Whipped Cream Caramel Frosting

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoons whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar

Preparation

1. Melt butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir in whipping cream and vanilla; bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and let cool 1 hour. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
2. Sift powdered sugar into icing. Beat at high speed with an electric mixer until creamy and spreading consistency.