Burnt Caramel Icing

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Burnt Caramel Icing offers a rich, buttery sweetness with a hint of smoky caramel flavor, perfect for drizzling over cakes or desserts for a decadent finish.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup caramel

Instructions

  1. Dissolve 1/2 cup sugar in a sizzling skillet over medium heat.
  2. Stir until the sugar browns to an amber color.
  3. Add 1 cup hot water and stir until the mixture dissolves into a thick syrup.
  4. Prepare 1 cup of milk and 1 cup of butter; heat until melted.
  5. Mix the caramel with the heated milk and butter.
  6. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 3 cups sugar to the caramel mixture.
  7. Cook until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
  8. Use the icing to frost cakes or desserts.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

462 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3g 6% DV
Total Fat 29.3g 38% DV
Carbs 33.4g 12% DV
Fiber 1.5g 5% DV
Sugar 16.1g 32% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 103.5mg 5% DV
Potassium 162.3mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 80.5mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 13.1mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 141.5mg 11% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV

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

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