Description
Sweet caramel frosting elevates classic desserts with rich, golden indulgence. Silky smooth layers promise delectable moments that melt perfectly on warm pastries, inviting you to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
Sweetening and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 to 3 cups (240 to 360 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, gently melt butter over low heat, then incorporate brown sugar. Stir continuously until sugar dissolves completely, maintaining low temperature to prevent scorching.
- Gradually introduce milk to the melted sugar mixture, stirring consistently. Elevate heat to medium and allow the mixture to reach a gentle boil.
- Maintain boiling for 2-3 minutes, continuously stirring to ensure even heat distribution and proper thickening of the caramel base.
- Remove saucepan from heat source and allow the caramel mixture to cool slightly, creating a warm but not scalding temperature for sugar incorporation.
- Progressively integrate powdered sugar into the warm caramel, using a whisk or electric mixer. Blend thoroughly after each addition, adjusting sugar quantity to achieve optimal frosting consistency and spreadability.
- Enhance flavor profile by incorporating vanilla extract, stirring to distribute evenly throughout the mixture.
- Apply frosting immediately to desired baked goods, recognizing that the mixture will continue to thicken as it cools, potentially impacting spreadability.
Notes
- Use low, steady heat when melting butter and brown sugar to prevent burning and ensure smooth caramel base.
- Stir continuously during boiling process to maintain even texture and prevent sugar crystallization.
- Test frosting consistency by adding powdered sugar gradually, allowing mixture to thicken naturally without becoming too stiff.
- Let frosting cool slightly before spreading to achieve optimal spreadability and prevent running off cake surface.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 147
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 27 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 19 mg