DULCE DE LECHE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

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It has been a while since I have made this easy and delicious frosting. One of the Just A Pinch members asked about the Butter Cream Frosting that I referenced in the recipe for my Dulce de Leche (Caramel) Filled Shortbread Cookies. The frosting uses Dulce de Leche. This is the recipe that I use. I don't currently have a...

Provided by Pat Morris

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Number Of Ingredients 6

1 recipe home-made or 1 can nestle dulce de leche
2 stick butter, softened
4 c confectioners' sugar
2 tsp pure vanilla extract (not imitation)
1/4 c heavy cream (i use heavy whipping cream)
1 pinch kosher salt, sea salt or other large grain salt

Steps:

  • 1. Cream the 2 sticks of butter.
  • 2. Add one-half of the confectioner's sugar (2 cups), slowly in the bowl with the butter.
  • 3. Add one-half of the heavy cream and the vanilla extract. Mix well.
  • 4. Add one-half homemade recipe OR one-half can of Dulce de Leche. Mix until well blended.
  • 5. Add remaining cream and stir well; add the remainder Dulce de Leche; blend well.
  • 6. Add the salt. Then slowly add the remaining 2 cups of confectioner's sugar -until it is of the desired consistency. You may want to add a little less or a little more sugar (depending on desired consistency).
  • 7. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 4 minutes -or until of spreadable consistency. Do not overmix. You don't want it to be grainy. Enjoy

John S
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This frosting is delicious. I used it to frost a vanilla cake, and it was the perfect complement to the cake.


precious clark
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This frosting is amazing. I used it to frost a chocolate cake, and it was the perfect finishing touch.


Wahab Memon
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This frosting is so smooth and creamy. It's the perfect frosting for any cake.


Stalker Luffy
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This frosting is delicious. I used it to frost a vanilla cake, and it was the perfect complement to the cake.


Ayden Johnson
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This frosting is amazing. I used it to frost a chocolate cake, and it was the perfect finishing touch.


Adrianna Birrueta
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I love this frosting! It's so smooth and creamy, and it has a great flavor.


Satanic Potato
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This frosting is absolutely delicious. I used it to frost a vanilla cake, and it was the perfect complement to the cake.


lewis Ashton
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I've made this frosting several times now, and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly.


Habiv Habiv
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This is the best frosting I've ever tasted. It's so rich and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with chocolate cake.


Bibak Nath
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I made this frosting for my daughter's birthday cake, and it was a huge hit! The kids loved it, and the adults couldn't get enough of it either.


Haris Jamal
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This frosting is amazing! It's so smooth and creamy, and the flavor is out of this world. I used it to frost a chocolate cake, and it was the perfect finishing touch.