Caramel Buttercream Frosting
A luscious Caramel Buttercream Frosting that elevates any cake or cupcake into a sweet celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Frosts approximately 2 dozen cupcakes or one 9-inch cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (for salted caramel version)
Instructions
- Cream the Butter: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Incorporate the Powdered Sugar: Gradually add in the powdered sugar, beating until fully incorporated.
- Drizzle in the Caramel and Vanilla: Next, drizzle in the caramel sauce and vanilla extract, mixing until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
- Add a Touch of Salt (Optional): For those who love the contrast of sweet and salty, add a pinch of salt and mix until combined.
- Frost & Flourish!: Use immediately to frost cakes or cupcakes or store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Notes
If frosting is too thick, add a tablespoon of milk at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg