Salted Caramel Frosting is a rich caramel buttercream perfect for cake recipes and cupcakes. With only 5 ingredients, it is so simple to make this rich and creamy caramel frosting.
dd the brown sugar, butter and heavy whipping cream to a saucepan. Heat over low heat.
Stir the ingredients until the butter is melted. Continue to heat and stir over low heat for at least 1 minute.
Then increase the heat to medium high heat and do not stir the mixture.
Cook for 3-6 more minutes until the mixture turns an amber color and bubbles form across the top of the mixture.
Remove from heat and pour into a large heat resistant mixing bowl. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
Add in the powdered sugar and sea salt. Mix with a hand held mixer until the mixture is smooth and combined. If the frosting is too thick, gradually add in more heavy whipping cream (1 teaspoon at a time) until the frosting is a good consistency.
Chill until ready to use and then the frosting is ready to enjoy!
Notes
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.