Caramelized Frosting

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups warm milk (105° to 115°)

Instructions

  1. Combine sugar and butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and becomes a golden syrup.
  2. Gradually add warm milk to syrup mixture in skillet, stirring constantly. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches soft ball stage (240°).
  3. Remove from heat; beat at medium speed of electric mixer about 3 to 5 minutes or until thick enough to spread. Spread immediately on cooled cake.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

264 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.3g 3% DV
Total Fat 25.9g 33% DV
Carbs 7.1g 3% DV
Fiber 1.1g 4% DV
Sugar 1.3g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 13mg 1% DV
Potassium 94.8mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 77.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 11.5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 34.3mg 3% DV
Iron 0.2mg 1% DV

* % 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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