Salted Caramel Frosting

Ingredients

• 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Preparation

1. 1. Bring first 2 ingredients to a rolling boil in a 3 1/2-qt. saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly.
2. 2. Stir in cream, and return to a boil; remove from heat. Pour into bowl of a heavy-duty electric stand mixer. Gradually beat in powdered sugar and vanilla at medium speed, using whisk attachment; beat 7 to 10 minutes or until thickened. Use immediately. Sprinkle frosted cake with sea salt.