Easy Caramel Icing

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Cuisine: American

Creamy and rich caramel icing with a smooth, buttery flavor, perfect for spreading on cakes and cupcakes. Its luscious texture and sweet caramel taste make it a delightful topping for dessert lovers and home bakers seeking a quick, homemade treat.

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Ingredients

  • 1 box light brown sugar
  • 1 stick oleo
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Melt the oleo in a saucepan.
  2. Add light brown sugar and evaporated milk, stirring well.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  4. Cook until the mixture spins a thin thread.
  5. Remove from heat.
  6. Add vanilla and beat until thick enough to spread on cake.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

270 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.7g 3% DV
Total Fat 2.8g 4% DV
Carbs 45.7g 17% DV
Fiber 0.1g
Sugar 38.9g 78% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 89mg 4% DV
Potassium 133.8mg 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 126mg 10% DV
Iron 1.7mg 10% DV

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

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