Best Easy Caramel Frosting Atk Recipes

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QUICK CARAMEL FROSTING RECIPE - (3.7/5)



Quick Caramel Frosting Recipe - (3.7/5) image

Provided by hicksofmarvin

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place the butter and brown sugars in a heavy medium-size saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the mixture comes to a boil, about 2 minutes. Add the milk, stir, and let the mixture return to a boil, then remove the pan from the heat. Add about 11/4 cups of the confectioners' sugar and the vanilla. Beat with a wooden spoon or whisk until the frosting is smooth. Add 1/2 to 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, but not so much so that it thickens and hardens.

CARAMEL FROSTING I



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I have had this recipe for over 30 years. Cream may be substituted for the milk for added richness.

Provided by MaryKaye

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons milk
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 cup confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, and mix in 3 tablespoons milk and brown sugar. Boil vigorously for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat, and beat in 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar. Cool slightly, and beat in the vanilla and remaining 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar. Add more milk if the mixture is too thick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 5.4 mg, Fat 2 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 17.9 mg, Sugar 18.9 g

CARAMEL FROSTING



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Quick, easy caramel frosting recipe, homemade with 3 simple ingredients. Rich, creamy, smooth, stable, holds its shape. Great for spreading and piping.

Provided by Abeer

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup Butter (Unsalted, Room temperature)
1/2 cup Caramel sauce (Preferably salted caramel sauce, Can also use Dulce de Leche instead)
3-4 cups Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, add butter, caramel sauce and mix until fluffy.
  • Gradually, add powdered sugar (1/2 cup at a time) and mix until frosting is smooth and creamy.
  • If frosting is too thick, mix in some milk or heavy cream. If frosting is too thin, mix in more powdered sugar.
  • Cover bowl and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm it up a little more and make it easier to pipe. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1104 kcal, Carbohydrate 144 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 61 g, SaturatedFat 38 g, Cholesterol 163 mg, Sodium 674 mg, Sugar 117 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY CARAMEL FROSTING - ATK



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This goes with Easy Caramel Cake - ATK also posted here. Wait to start frosting until cake is completely cooled; frosting must be spread while cool.

Provided by cathyfood

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, unsalted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
4 tablespoons butter, cut in pieces

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.7, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 44.1, Sodium 212.6, Carbohydrate 51.3, Sugar 50.3, Protein 0.4

EASY CARAMEL CAKE - ATK



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From America's Test Kitchen - frost with Easy Caramel Frosting - ATK, also posted on this site. Don't make frosting ahead of time, as it must be spread while it's still warm.

Provided by cathyfood

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
16 tablespoons unsalted butter, slightly soft, cut in 1 TB pieces

Steps:

  • Combine dry ingredients and sugar in mixer bowl; set aside.
  • Whisk together the eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk in large measuring cup; set aside.
  • Make batter using Reverse creaming method:.
  • Start mixer on low speed. Add butter 1 TB at a time mixing constantly, until butter is incorporated into flour mixture. Should not be any large pieces of butter left. Mixture should appear yellowish and dry.
  • Add half of the egg/buttermilk mixture. Beat on low to medium speed until smooth but thick.
  • Add remaining egg mixture, beat about 15 seconds until smooth.
  • Divide batter between pans & spread evenly.
  • Bake at 350 on middle rack, until toothpick in center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
  • Cool in pans for 10 minutes, remove and cool completely on racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 103.1, Sodium 280.4, Carbohydrate 43.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 25.7, Protein 5

CARAMEL FROSTING



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This frosting recipe was the one my Grandma used on top of her oatmeal cake, spice cake, and banana nut cake. I also like it on a yellow or white cake. You do have to use at once because this does stiffen as it cools.

Provided by rlt11_NMC

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Buttercream

Time 16m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
½ cup milk
6 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat; stir in brown sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Whisk milk into the saucepan until mixture is smooth.
  • Beat 3 cups confectioners' sugar and salt into the butter mixture with an electric mixer on low speed. Add remaining confectioners' sugar 1 cup at a time, beating until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 13.8 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 45.6 mg, Sugar 32.5 g

CREAMY CARAMEL FROSTING



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I love this creamy caramel frosting, which is an ideal compliment for spice cupcakes. The recipe originated with my grandmother.-Virginia Breitmeyer, Greensboro Bend, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 2-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 to 3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and milk; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool to lukewarm. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until frosting achieves spreading consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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