Brown Sugar Caramel Icing

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Cuisine: American

A rich, buttery caramel icing with deep brown sugar flavor, perfect for cakes and cupcakes, offering a smooth, sweet, and slightly salty glaze that appeals to all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 sticks oleo
  • 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 pound confectioners sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a saucepan.
  2. Stir in brown sugar, salt, and milk.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Remove from heat and beat in vanilla.
  5. Gradually add confectioners sugar, mixing until spreading consistency is achieved.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

368 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.7g 3% DV
Total Fat 2.8g 4% DV
Carbs 70.6g 26% DV
Fiber 0.1g
Sugar 63.4g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9779mg 100% DV
Potassium 136.3mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 1.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 3.9mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 132.3mg 10% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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