Use a candy thermometer for best results in making this quick recipe for caramel cake icing that goes well with chopped nuts.
Provided by Carol
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine in a saucepan the brown sugar, salt, butter or margarine and milk. Cook, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Then cook without stirring until mixture forms a soft ball when a little is dropped in cold water (234 degrees F - 115 degrees C). Cool to lukewarm (110 degrees F). Put into small bowl and beat until it begins to thicken.
- Add vanilla and cream and continue beating until of spreading consistency. If thicker consistency is desired, beat in a small amount of sifted confectioners' sugar. Quickly spread on cake. Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired. Enough to frost two 8 inch layers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 1.5 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 27.8 mg, Sugar 10.9 g
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Sheena Laghari
sheena_laghari@gmail.com5 stars!
Jus_jim Slim
s_jus_jim@hotmail.co.ukThis frosting is a game-changer. It's so good, it makes even the simplest cake taste amazing.
Aung Aung
aung4@yahoo.comI highly recommend this frosting. It's delicious and easy to make.
Sohail Bakhat
b.s63@yahoo.comThis frosting is the perfect finishing touch to any dessert.
Dara Santiago
dara_s@hotmail.frI love how easy this frosting is to make. It's perfect for busy weeknights.
sus sussy
sussys@aol.comThis frosting is so good, I could eat it with a spoon.
Mir abuzar zarkhan
a.mir85@hotmail.comI've tried many caramel frostings, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of sweet and salty.
Brian McGonigal
brian25@gmail.comThis frosting is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a bakery.
Lal Ankhkali
ankhkali.lal@hotmail.comI made this frosting for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.
Lisa Msuya
msuya@aol.comThis is the best caramel frosting I've ever had. It's so smooth and creamy.
nomalungelo mabusela
m_nomalungelo11@gmail.comI've made this frosting several times and it always turns out great. It's a keeper!
M Owais
o_m38@yahoo.comThis frosting is easy to make and it tastes great. I used it on a chocolate cake and it was the perfect finishing touch.
Landon Ziller
z_l96@gmail.comI love this frosting! It's so rich and creamy. I've used it on cakes, cupcakes, and even cookies. It's always a hit.
Mafuz Khan
khan28@gmail.comThis frosting is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I used it on a chocolate cake and it was the perfect finishing touch.