Best Easy Caramel Frosting Recipes

EASY CARAMEL FROSTING

Steps:

• In saucepan, mix brown sugar, milk, butter and salt. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Once boiling, remove from heat. Let cool down.
• Stir in vanilla flavoring. Add powdered sugar by adding 3 tablespoons at a time. Beat until smooth and creamy.

EASY CARAMEL APPLE CAKE WITH WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING

Steps:

• Prepare cake mix according to box. Add cinnamon and mix in.
• Pour cake mix into pan sprayed with non stick cooking spray (I used my amazing brownie pan but you can use a regular cake pan)
• Open jar of caramel topping and spoon a teaspoon randomly throughout cake mix. (i used my brownie pan divider to put a teaspoon into each section then removed the divider for the next step)
• Swirl the caramel thru cake using a butter knife.
• Bake in 350 degree oven according to directions on box. Testing 5 minutes before called for time to check for doneness. (toothpick comes out clean and cake is springy not jiggly)
• Allow to cool completely and then cut into desired size pieces. (i removed my divider and transferred slices to another plate)
• Warm remaining caramel topping in microwave till pourable but still thick. and drizzle over top of each cake slice
• Now add a nice dollop of whipped cream frosting to each cake.
• Watch them disappear
• Frosting: Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 3 tablespoons of water in a glass bowl or measuring cup. Let sit until geleatin softens up. Now microwave on HIGH for about 10 seconds and then stir until the gelatin dissolves completely. Allow toc cool for 2 to 3 minutes. Gelatin has to be in a liquid form and not warm. Beat cream in a large mixing bowl at high speed until soft peaks begin to form. Add confectioners sugar to this and whip until you see peaks holding their shape in the bowl. Add the cooled gelatin slowly and in a steady stream while beating the mixture. Now add vanilla and beat till stiff peaks. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Refrigerate frosted cakes until ready to eat.

EASY CARAMEL FROSTING - ATK

Steps:

• Place in saucepan over med heat; let it melt. Cook until a ring of little bubbles appears around the edge of melted sugar/butter mixture.
• Whisk in ½ cup heavy cream. Cook until bubbles reappear. Remove from heat.
• Add 1 tsp vanilla.
• Pour into mixer bowl. Add 1 ½ cups sifted powdered sugar. Beat at medium speed until combined; add ½ stick butter cut in pieces, beat until smooth and color is lighter. Frosting will still be a little warm.
• Place 3/4 cup frosting on top of bottom layer. Add 2nd layer and frost with remaining icing. Do this quickly so it doesn't set up before you finish spreading.

EASY SNICKERS COOKIE CUPS WITH CARAMEL FROSTING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• Cut cookie dough into 48 pieces. Drop each piece into a mini muffin tin.
• Bake in oven for about 10-12 minutes, until lightly browned. Immediately press candy into center. Allow to cool in pan about 15 minutes. Remove and cool completely on wire rack.
• For the frosting, beat powdered sugar with butter, milk and caramel sauce for 5 minutes, until light and fluffy. Pipe onto cooled cookie cups, and immediately sprinkle with peanuts and chocolate chips.