Old-Fashioned Caramel Icing

Cook: 3 min Cuisine: American

Old-Fashioned Caramel Icing offers a rich, buttery caramel flavor perfect for frosting cakes and cupcakes, appealing to those who love classic sweet toppings with a smooth texture.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Nu-Maid margarine
  • 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. In a pan, combine margarine, brown sugar, salt, and milk.
  2. Place on medium heat and stir until margarine is melted.
  3. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for about 3 minutes.

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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