HACKED RECIPE
Best Caramel Frosting Recipe
By bugkiller4
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Hacked from
Salted Caramel Frosting
This frosting may resemble plain old vanilla, but one bite proves it’s much more. The addition of dark, slightly bitter caramel and an extra pinch of salt lends sophistication.
We liked it better after it had cooled and hardened slightly. This can be made ahead, tightly covered, and refrigerated—it will last up to 7 days. Let it come to room temperature before using. One batch will frost 24 cupcakes.
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 sticks Butter, Unsalted, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
- Briefly stir together granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Continue cooking, without stirring, until mixture turns dark amber in color, about 6 to 7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and slowly add in cream and vanilla, stirring with a wooden spoon until completely smooth. Set aside until cool to the touch, about 25 minutes.
- Combine butter and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium-high speed until light in color and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce speed to low, add powdered sugar, and mix until completely incorporated.
- Turn mixer off and scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add caramel. Beat frosting on medium-high speed until airy and thoroughly mixed, about 2 minutes. Cover and refrigerate until stiff, about 45 minutes, before using.
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wait wait wait! did someone say caramel!!?? i'm sooooo going to do this recipe!!! =) haha