Caramel Frosting

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Caramel Frosting
45 min.
3
1279kcal

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If you’re looking for a frosting that feels indulgent yet comforting, this caramel frosting is a true showstopper. With its rich, velvety texture and deep amber sweetness, it transforms any cake or cupcake into something extraordinary. The combination of cream cheese and whipping cream gives it a smooth, luscious body, while the caramelized sugar adds that irresistible depth of flavor that keeps you coming back for more.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is that it’s both vegetarian and gluten-free, so it can be enjoyed by a wide range of guests without compromise. In just 45 minutes, you’ll have a frosting that’s not only decadent but also versatile—perfect for spreading, piping, or simply enjoying by the spoonful. The buttery richness balances beautifully with the caramel notes, creating a frosting that feels indulgent yet perfectly balanced.

With a generous yield for three servings, this frosting is ideal for small gatherings or intimate celebrations. At 1279 kcal, it’s undeniably rich, but that’s exactly what makes it such a treat. Whether you’re icing a birthday cake, layering a dessert, or adding a finishing touch to homemade pastries, this caramel frosting is the kind of recipe that elevates your baking and leaves everyone asking for seconds.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • ounce cream cheese softened cut into cubes and
  • 2.3 cups sugar 
  • 0.7 cup water 
  • 0.8 cup whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • pastry brush

Directions

  1. Whisk together cream cheese and whipping cream in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Cook sugar and 2/3 cup water in a heavy 3 1/2-quart saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to high, and bring mixture to a boil without stirring. Using a pastry brush dipped in hot water, brush down any sugar crystals on sides of pan. Cook, without stirring, 10 minutes or just until syrup turns a deep amber color.
  3. Whisk in butter gradually; gradually whisk in cream cheese mixture until smooth.
  4. Remove from heat; cool 10 minutes, whisking occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1279kcal
Protein1.68%
Fat51.54%
Carbs46.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
49.03
Glycemic Load
105.57
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
6.954347765964%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1279.39kcal
63.97%
Fat:75.53g
116.19%
Saturated Fat:46.73g
292.04%
Carbohydrates:154.24g
51.41%
Net Carbohydrates:154.24g
56.09%
Sugar:153.59g
170.66%
Cholesterol:214.8mg
71.6%
Sodium:468.29mg
20.36%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.53g
11.07%
Vitamin A:2685.7IU
53.71%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.77%
Vitamin E:2.01mg
13.4%
Selenium:7.98µg
11.4%
Calcium:107.43mg
10.74%
Phosphorus:105.26mg
10.53%
Vitamin D:0.95µg
6.35%
Vitamin K:6.03µg
5.75%
Vitamin B5:0.52mg
5.21%
Vitamin B12:0.29µg
4.86%
Potassium:144.45mg
4.13%
Zinc:0.48mg
3.23%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.69%
Magnesium:10.63mg
2.66%
Folate:8.74µg
2.19%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.8%
Copper:0.04mg
1.78%
Iron:0.21mg
1.14%
Source:My Recipes