Caramel Buttercream Frosting
A creamy, dreamy caramel buttercream frosting perfect for elevating cakes, cookies, or cupcakes to indulgent heights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional, for salted caramel)
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter in a large bowl until smooth and pale, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition to prevent a cloud of powdered sugar.
- Stir in the caramel sauce and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Add salt for salted caramel frosting and mix until well combined.
- Use immediately to frost desserts, or store in the refrigerator until ready to use, softening slightly before serving.
Notes
For a thicker frosting, add more powdered sugar. For variations, try adding espresso powder or orange extract.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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