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CARAMEL FROSTING RECIPE

Sana Umer
This Caramel Frosting is rich, buttery, and sweet with a deep caramel flavour. It’s perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, or brownies and only takes a few ingredients to make from scratch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt optional, enhances flavour

Instructions
 

Make Caramel Base:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add brown sugar and stir until fully dissolved (2–3 minutes).

Add Milk:

  • Stir in milk and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Let it simmer for 1–2 minutes, then remove from heat.

Mix Frosting:

  • Let the mixture cool slightly, then whisk in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and fluffy.

Frost:

  • Use immediately to frost cakes or cupcakes. It sets as it cools, so work quickly.

Notes

  • If too thick, add 1 tablespoon of milk at a time.
  • For a deeper flavour, use dark brown sugar.
  • Pairs perfectly with spice cake, apple cake, or banana bread.
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