Caramel Icing

Caramel Icing
  • PREP TIME
    8 mins
  • COOK TIME
    2 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    25 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    129

Transform your cakes into decadent masterpieces with this luscious caramel icing. Its rich, buttery sweetness is the ultimate complement to nutty confections and deep, dark chocolate cakes.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    29 g
  • Cholesterol
    17 mg
  • Protein
    0 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    32 mg
  • Sugar
    28 g
  • Fat
    6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 2 mins In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the cubed butter and brown sugar. (2 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View 7 mins Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture begins to boil. (5-7 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View 1 mins Stir in the heavy cream. The mixture will bubble vigorously. (1 minute)

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Recipe View 1 mins Return the mixture to a boil and continue to boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. (1 minute)

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05 Step

Recipe View 10 mins Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the caramel mixture cool slightly for about 5-10 minutes. This will prevent the icing from becoming too thin when you add the confectioners' sugar. (5-10 minutes)

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06 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Gradually beat in the sifted confectioners' sugar until the icing is smooth, glossy, and reaches your desired consistency. If the icing is too thick, add a teaspoon of milk or cream at a time until it thins out. If it is too thin, add a tablespoon of confectioners' sugar at a time until it thickens up. (3-5 minutes)

For a deeper caramel flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
Sifting the confectioners' sugar is crucial for a smooth, lump-free icing.
Be careful not to overcook the caramel, as it can become hard and brittle.
If you don't have heavy cream, you can use half-and-half, but the icing may not be as rich.
This icing is best used immediately after making it, as it will harden as it cools.

Jermaine Ondricka

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 43 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Porter Gibson

    I made this for my husband's birthday cake, and he said it was the best cake he's ever had!

  • Mitchel Goldner

    This recipe is a keeper! Thanks for sharing.

  • Elenora Murray

    I had a little trouble with the icing being too thick, but I added a bit of milk, and it turned out perfectly.

  • Roman Rau

    This icing is amazing! It's so easy to make and tastes incredible on my chocolate cake.

  • Brennon Bednar

    The caramel flavor is so rich and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.

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