Caramel Frosting

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Caramel Frosting
45 min.
15
321kcal

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If you're in search of a frosting that takes your desserts to the next level, look no further than this indulgent Caramel Frosting! This recipe is not only vegetarian and gluten-free, but it’s also quick and easy to prepare, taking just 45 minutes to create a delightful topping for your favorite cakes, cupcakes, or cookies.

Imagine the warm, rich flavor of creamy caramel perfectly balanced with the smoothness of butter, creating a luxurious frosting that will elevate any sweet treat. With just a few simple ingredients, such as butter, caramels, and heavy cream, this frosting is sure to impress your family and friends while satisfying your sweet tooth. Each serving contains about 321 calories, making it a decadent yet manageable addition to your dessert table.

Using a microwave to melt the caramels and cream together saves time while ensuring a perfectly smooth consistency, and our hand mixer makes the blending of flavors effortless. Once you taste the luscious, sweet goodness of this Caramel Frosting, you'll want to use it on everything from chocolate cakes to vanilla ice cream. Get ready to drizzle and dollop this heavenly frosting on your baked goods and watch as it brings smiles all around!

Ingredients

  • cup butter softened
  • oz individually wrapped caramels 
  • 0.5 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • cups powdered sugar 
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • hand mixer
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Microwave caramels and cream in a microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth, stirring at 30-second intervals.
  2. Let cool until lukewarm (about 30 minutes).
  3. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar alternately with caramel mixture, beating at low speed until blended and smooth after each addition. Stir in vanilla.

Nutrition Facts

Calories321kcal
Protein0.85%
Fat43.12%
Carbs56.03%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.67
Glycemic Load
3.79
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
1.2513043488497%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:321.49kcal
16.07%
Fat:15.75g
24.23%
Saturated Fat:9.79g
61.19%
Carbohydrates:46.04g
15.35%
Net Carbohydrates:46.04g
16.74%
Sugar:44.38g
49.31%
Cholesterol:42.03mg
14.01%
Sodium:118.82mg
5.17%
Alcohol:0.18g
100%
Alcohol %:0.33%
100%
Protein:0.7g
1.4%
Vitamin A:497.98IU
9.96%
Vitamin E:0.46mg
3.06%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.8%
Calcium:19.76mg
1.98%
Phosphorus:16.88mg
1.69%
Vitamin K:1.45µg
1.38%
Selenium:0.77µg
1.09%
Vitamin B12:0.06µg
1.02%
Source:My Recipes