Best 7 Frosted Caramel Nut Braid Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Frosted Caramel Nut Braid recipe. This delectable pastry is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring a flaky, golden-brown crust enveloping a luscious filling of gooey caramel and a medley of crunchy nuts. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch, leaving you craving more.

Adorned with a luscious frosting, this braid takes indulgence to new heights. The smooth, creamy frosting adds a touch of elegance and richness, complementing the caramel-nut filling beautifully. As you slice into this masterpiece, the aroma of freshly baked pastry, caramel, and roasted nuts fills the air, enticing your senses and setting the stage for an unforgettable taste experience.

But our culinary adventure doesn't stop there. We also present a collection of equally tempting recipes that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you wanting more. From the classic Vanilla Bean Pound Cake to the irresistible Chocolate Éclairs, each recipe is a testament to the art of baking.

Embark on a baking expedition with our diverse selection of recipes, each one promising a unique flavor profile and culinary delight. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you every step of the way, ensuring success in your kitchen endeavors.

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CREAMY CARAMEL FROSTING



Creamy Caramel Frosting image

I love this creamy caramel frosting, which is an ideal compliment for spice cupcakes. The recipe originated with my grandmother.-Virginia Breitmeyer, Greensboro Bend, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 2-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 to 3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and milk; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool to lukewarm. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until frosting achieves spreading consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

FROSTED CARAMEL NUT BRAID



Frosted Caramel Nut Braid image

It's become a Christmas-morning tradition for my husband, me and our two young children to much on this scrumptious bread with its nutty filling while opening gifts. Since I make it ahead, I can also relax and enjoy the festivities.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
¼ cup warm water (105 degrees to 115 degrees)
1 cup warm milk (110 to 115 degrees F)
2 large eggs eggs
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup butter or margarine, softened
1 ½ teaspoons salt
4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
⅔ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
⅓ cup butter or margarine, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
3 teaspoons water
¼ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add milk, eggs, sugar, butter, salt and 2 cups four; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft but sticky dough. Do not knead. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. Beat 25 strokes with a spoon; turn onto a well-floured surface. Roll into a 16-in. x 12-in. rectangle. Combine filling ingredients with a fork; spread evenly over the dough. Cut dough lengthwise into three strips. Roll up jelly-roll style, beginning at a long end; pinch edges and ends to seal. Place three rolls diagonally, seam side down, on a foil-lined 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Braid ropes together gently (do not stretch); seal ends. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan and cool slightly on wire rack. For frosting, heat butter in a saucepan over low heat until golden brown; cool slightly. Stir in sugar and vanilla. Stir in enough water to make a spreadable consistency. Frost top of braid; immediately sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641.3 calories, Carbohydrate 88.5 g, Cholesterol 83.9 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 441.8 mg, Sugar 44.7 g

FROSTED CARAMEL NUT BRAID



Frosted Caramel Nut Braid image

It's become a Christmas-morning tradition for my husband, me and our two young children to much on this scrumptious bread with its nutty filling while opening gifts. Since I make it ahead, I can also relax and enjoy the festivities.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
¼ cup warm water (105 degrees to 115 degrees)
1 cup warm milk (110 to 115 degrees F)
2 large eggs eggs
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup butter or margarine, softened
1 ½ teaspoons salt
4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
⅔ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
⅓ cup butter or margarine, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
3 teaspoons water
¼ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add milk, eggs, sugar, butter, salt and 2 cups four; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft but sticky dough. Do not knead. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. Beat 25 strokes with a spoon; turn onto a well-floured surface. Roll into a 16-in. x 12-in. rectangle. Combine filling ingredients with a fork; spread evenly over the dough. Cut dough lengthwise into three strips. Roll up jelly-roll style, beginning at a long end; pinch edges and ends to seal. Place three rolls diagonally, seam side down, on a foil-lined 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Braid ropes together gently (do not stretch); seal ends. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan and cool slightly on wire rack. For frosting, heat butter in a saucepan over low heat until golden brown; cool slightly. Stir in sugar and vanilla. Stir in enough water to make a spreadable consistency. Frost top of braid; immediately sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641.3 calories, Carbohydrate 88.5 g, Cholesterol 83.9 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 441.8 mg, Sugar 44.7 g

FROSTED CARAMEL NUT BRAID



Frosted Caramel Nut Braid image

It's become a Christmas-morning tradition for my husband, me and our two young children to much on this scrumptious bread with its nutty filling while opening gifts. Since I make it ahead, I can also relax and enjoy the festivities.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
¼ cup warm water (105 degrees to 115 degrees)
1 cup warm milk (110 to 115 degrees F)
2 large eggs eggs
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup butter or margarine, softened
1 ½ teaspoons salt
4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
⅔ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
⅓ cup butter or margarine, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
3 teaspoons water
¼ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add milk, eggs, sugar, butter, salt and 2 cups four; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft but sticky dough. Do not knead. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. Beat 25 strokes with a spoon; turn onto a well-floured surface. Roll into a 16-in. x 12-in. rectangle. Combine filling ingredients with a fork; spread evenly over the dough. Cut dough lengthwise into three strips. Roll up jelly-roll style, beginning at a long end; pinch edges and ends to seal. Place three rolls diagonally, seam side down, on a foil-lined 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Braid ropes together gently (do not stretch); seal ends. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan and cool slightly on wire rack. For frosting, heat butter in a saucepan over low heat until golden brown; cool slightly. Stir in sugar and vanilla. Stir in enough water to make a spreadable consistency. Frost top of braid; immediately sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641.3 calories, Carbohydrate 88.5 g, Cholesterol 83.9 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 441.8 mg, Sugar 44.7 g

CARAMEL FROSTING I



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I have had this recipe for over 30 years. Cream may be substituted for the milk for added richness.

Provided by MaryKaye

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons milk
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 cup confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, and mix in 3 tablespoons milk and brown sugar. Boil vigorously for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat, and beat in 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar. Cool slightly, and beat in the vanilla and remaining 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar. Add more milk if the mixture is too thick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 5.4 mg, Fat 2 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 17.9 mg, Sugar 18.9 g

CARAMEL FROSTING



Caramel Frosting image

Creamy caramel frosting puts the crowning touch on spiced cupcakes and other scrumptious flavors. Our Test Kitchen's recipe is rich with spreadable goodness.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 1-1/3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup 2% milk
Dash salt
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, milk and salt. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. , Increase heat to medium. Do not stir. Cook for 3-6 minutes or until bubbles form in center and syrup turns amber in color. Transfer to a small bowl; cool to room temperature., Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until frosting achieves spreading consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

FROSTED CARAMEL NUT BRAID



Frosted Caramel Nut Braid image

It's become a Christmas-morning tradition for my husband, me and our two young children to much on this scrumptious bread with its nutty filling while opening gifts. Since I make it ahead, I can also relax and enjoy the festivities.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
¼ cup warm water (105 degrees to 115 degrees)
1 cup warm milk (110 to 115 degrees F)
2 large eggs eggs
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup butter or margarine, softened
1 ½ teaspoons salt
4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
⅔ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
⅓ cup butter or margarine, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
3 teaspoons water
¼ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add milk, eggs, sugar, butter, salt and 2 cups four; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft but sticky dough. Do not knead. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. Beat 25 strokes with a spoon; turn onto a well-floured surface. Roll into a 16-in. x 12-in. rectangle. Combine filling ingredients with a fork; spread evenly over the dough. Cut dough lengthwise into three strips. Roll up jelly-roll style, beginning at a long end; pinch edges and ends to seal. Place three rolls diagonally, seam side down, on a foil-lined 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Braid ropes together gently (do not stretch); seal ends. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan and cool slightly on wire rack. For frosting, heat butter in a saucepan over low heat until golden brown; cool slightly. Stir in sugar and vanilla. Stir in enough water to make a spreadable consistency. Frost top of braid; immediately sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641.3 calories, Carbohydrate 88.5 g, Cholesterol 83.9 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 441.8 mg, Sugar 44.7 g

Tips:

  • Prep the Yeast: Ensure the yeast is active and healthy by dissolving it in warm water and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes, until it becomes foamy and active.
  • Proper Kneading: Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes, or until it becomes smooth, elastic, and springs back when pressed.
  • Rest and Rise: Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
  • Generous Filling: Don't be shy with the caramel and nut filling. A generous amount will ensure each slice is filled with delicious, gooey caramel and crunchy nuts.
  • Egg Wash: Before baking, brush the braid with an egg wash to give it a golden-brown color and a glossy shine.
  • Temperature Control: Bake the braid at a moderate temperature of 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
  • Caramel Drizzle: While the braid is still warm, drizzle it with a simple caramel glaze made from melted butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream. This will add an extra layer of sweetness and richness.

Conclusion:

With its flaky, tender crust, gooey caramel filling, and crunchy nut topping, the Frosted Caramel Nut Braid is a true showstopper. It's perfect for special occasions like Christmas, Easter, or Mother's Day, but it's also delightful as a weekend treat. Follow the tips above to ensure your braid turns out perfectly every time. And don't forget the caramel drizzle—it's the finishing touch that takes this braid from good to exceptional.

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