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Caramel Frosting
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Updated October 16, 2023
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- MAKES
- 2 cups
- COOK TIME
- 10 Min
There's so much to love in this easy homemade frosting recipe. Our Caramel Frosting is a great change-of-pace from your everyday chocolate, vanilla, and buttercream frosting. Give it a try for a surprisingly delicious new flavor on all your baked goods!
What You'll Need
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 cups confectioner's sugar
What to Do
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add brown sugar and bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add milk, then return mixture to a boil.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool. Add confectioners' sugar and stir until smooth.
Notes
- This is perfect for topping cakes and cupcakes. Why, we've even used it on store-bought pound cakes. Our gang thinks we make the whole thing from scratch. We won't tell if you won't!
- Want even more frosting recipes? Check out our recipes for Mocha Frosting and Cinnamon Buttercream Frosting or browse through our entire collection of Homemade Frosting Recipes: 14 Frosting Recipes for Cakes, Cupcakes, and More.
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khoytscookin 0140354
Nov 14, 2023
Question If I add coconut chopped walnuts, will it make this a Geman Chocolate Cake frosting? Should the coconut be toasted? How much coconut chopped nuts should I add to accomplish this?
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ladyajj 5953116
Sep 07, 2017
I love the simplicity of this recipe however, each time I've made it, it turns out to be runny. I've let it cool down and I've tried waiting until it is cold. Same results "runny."
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Test Kitchen Team
Sep 15, 2017
Hello! To combat the "runny" results you're getting, we recommend that you use less milk. You should use 2 tablespoons of milk, and be sure to bring this to a boil each time. Hope this was helpful, enjoy!
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ladyajj 5953116
Oct 19, 2017
Thank you for responding. I will try the things that you have suggested and will post the results.
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debsmith4va 5477959
Apr 10, 2016
Excellent. Browning the butter made it perfect. I did end up adding just a bit more milk though. (Used evaporated milk).
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susieq15801 9826932
Oct 13, 2015
Brown the butter slightly before adding the brown sugar, it lends added depth to the flavor.
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jmeaux59 4702869
Nov 14, 2014
This is the same recipe i have been using for years, except i use dark brown sugar.
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NF
Apr 17, 2014
If you like Carmel, then this is for you.
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