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Salted Caramel Frosting

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.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Salted Caramel Frosting
Servings: 12
Calories: 232kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 32mg | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 309IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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