Caramel Frosting
Photo: Jennifer Davick
Top your favorite cupcakes, cookies, or cake with this rich, creamy Caramel Frosting that's made with caramel candies.
This recipe goes with Coconut-Pecan Cupcakes
Yield: Makes 4 1/2 cups
Total:
Recipe from
More From Southern Living
Recipe Time
Hands On:
15 Minutes
Total:
45 Minutes
Ingredients
- 1 (4-oz.) package caramels
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Preparation
- 1. Microwave caramels and cream in a microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth, stirring at 30-second intervals. Let cool until lukewarm (about 30 minutes).
- 2. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar alternately with caramel mixture, beating at low speed until blended and smooth after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
Caramel Frosting Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Cakes/Frostings, Desserts
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Family
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Rice/Grains
- COOKING METHOD: Microwave
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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