Minute Caramel Frosting

Prep: 5 min Cook: 3 min Cuisine: American

A quick, rich caramel frosting with deep brown sugar flavor, perfect for banana cake or other desserts that benefit from a sweet, buttery topping. Easy and versatile.

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. cream
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Instructions

  1. Boil brown sugar, cream, and butter for 3 minutes.
  2. Cool slightly.
  3. Add vanilla.
  4. Beat to proper consistency.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

200 kcal 10% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.8g 2% DV
Total Fat 2.9g 4% DV
Carbs 28.8g 10% DV
Fiber 0g
Sugar 28.5g 57% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 24.5mg 1% DV
Potassium 103.3mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 8.8mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 24.3mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 0.2mg
Calcium 50.3mg 4% DV
Iron 0.2mg 1% 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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