Simple Caramel Frosting

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Cuisine: American

Sweet and creamy caramel frosting with rich butter and brown sugar flavors, perfect for enhancing cakes and cupcakes, appealing to those who love indulgent, homemade confections.

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup lightly salted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups dark or light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 cups confectioners sugar

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a small pan and stir in brown sugar.
  2. Stir in milk and bring the mixture just to a boil.
  3. Cool to lukewarm (about 110°).
  4. Stir in vanilla and confectioners sugar and beat until creamy.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

593 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.7g 3% DV
Total Fat 27.8g 36% DV
Carbs 70.6g 26% DV
Fiber 0.1g
Sugar 63.4g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 89.5mg 4% DV
Potassium 134.3mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 76.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 3.9mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 126.3mg 10% DV
Iron 1.7mg 10% DV
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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