Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting is incredibly simple to make with only a few ingredients. The caramel flavor and creamy frosting combine into a decadent treat.

Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe is a light and creamy frosting with the perfect blend of caramel sauce. It definitely elevates Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting to a new level. As a busy mom, this easy recipe is something I can always make in a pinch.
Try this frosting on chocolate cupcakes or pumpkin spice cake and top with sea salt. This easy caramel frosting is out of this world!
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Why This Recipe Works
The rich and creamy flavor of buttercream frosting is so delicious with the perfect sweetness. The caramel flavor adds a new flavor element that does not disappoint and taste great. Plus, it is super easy to make.
Ingredients

- Cream Cheese. Softened at room temperature so it’s easy to combine.
- Salted Butter. Always use real butter and make sure it is softened.
- Salted Caramel Sauce. We used store bought.
- Powdered Sugar. Remove the lumps in the powdered sugar so the frosting will be smooth.
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Variations and Additions
- Caramel Sauce. Substitute the store bought caramel sauce for homemade caramel sauce.
Step By Step Instructions

Step 1. Add the butter and cream cheese to a mixing bowl.

Step 2. Beat on medium-high speed. You can use a handheld or stand mixer to beat until light and fluffy.

Step 3. Next, add the salted caramel sauce and vanilla extract. Combine together until silky smooth.

Step 4. Finally, gradually mix in the powder sugar until combined using low speed. Mix until the frosting is light and fluffy. Then use a piping bag to pipe the frosting on cupcakes. You can also use the frosting on a layer cake.
Storage
Cover and refrigerate until you are ready to use the frosting.
How To Use
Pro Tips
- Full Fat Cream Cheese. Make sure to use full fat cream cheese in this recipe.
- Room temperature ingredients. The butter and cream cheese should be room temperature. The mixture will combine easier.
- Don’t overmix the frosting. Beating the mixture too long will make the frosting runny.

FAQs
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If your frosting is too thick, gradually add more caramel sauce until it’s the consistency that you prefer.
If your frosting is too thin, add in more powdered sugar until it’s the consistency that you prefer.
This frosting is best used immediately but you can refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
More Easy Frosting Recipes
- Cinnamon Buttercream
- Nutella Frosting Recipe
- Strawberry Buttercream Frosting Recipe
- Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
Once you try this Salted Caramel Frosting, leave a comment. I love to hear from you!
Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
- 4 Tablespoons Salted Butter softened
- 1/2 cup Salted Caramel Sauce
- 3 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Beat together the cream cheese and butter with a hand held or stand up mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add in the salted caramel sauce and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Mix in the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until combined. Mix until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Refrigerate until ready to use and enjoy!