Easy Caramel Frosting Recipe

Name: Easy Caramel Frosting Recipe
Total time: 15 mins
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 0.5 cup packed brown sugar; 3 tablespoons milk, or more as needed; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

This homemade caramel frosting recipe is absolutely delicious and has been a family favorite for over 30 years! This smooth and sweet topping is perfect for cakes, pumpkin cupcakes, or even apple fritters.

Total time15 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time5 mins
Yield1 1/2 cups, 12

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
0.5 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons milk, or more as needed
1 cup confectioners' sugar
0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Gather all of your ingredients for the caramel frosting.
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and 3 tablespoons of milk. Boil vigorously for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 1/2 cup of confectioners' sugar until smooth.
Allow the frosting to cool slightly, then beat in the vanilla extract and the remaining 1/2 cup of confectioners’ sugar. If the frosting is too thick, add additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

Nutrition

Calories: 93 kcal
Fat Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 19 g
Sodium Content: 18 mg
Protein Content: 0 g
Cholesterol Content: 5 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 19 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g