Caramel Icing

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Caramel Icing
45 min.
10
352kcal

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Craving that luscious, melt-in-your-mouth caramel flavor? Look no further! This Caramel Icing recipe is your golden ticket to transforming any cake, cupcake, or cookie into a decadent masterpiece. Imagine a velvety smooth, intensely flavored frosting, ready in just 45 minutes. This recipe is not only irresistibly delicious but also conveniently vegetarian and gluten-free, making it a winner for everyone at the table.

Forget complicated methods and endless stirring! This recipe creates a creamy, dreamy caramel icing utilizing easy-to-find ingredients and straightforward instructions. Using a simple candy thermometer ensures you achieve the perfect soft-ball stage, translating to an icing with ideal texture. This recipe serves approximately 10 people and brings only 352 kcal per portion!

Whether you're topping a classic chocolate cake, adding a touch of sweetness to a batch of homemade cookies, or simply indulging in a spoonful straight from the pan, this Caramel Icing is the perfect finishing touch. Get ready to impress your friends and family with a flavor that's both comforting and unforgettable!

Ingredients

  • cup butter 
  • cup evaporated milk 
  • cups sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • hand mixer
  • candy thermometer

Directions

  1. Combine sugar, butter, and milk in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes to wash down sugar crystals from sides of pan. Uncover and cook, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer registers 234 (soft ball stage).
  2. Remove from heat, and add vanilla (do not stir).
  3. Let cool 10 minutes. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer 6 to 7 minutes or until icing is spreading consistency.

Nutrition Facts

Calories352kcal
Protein2.11%
Fat50.92%
Carbs46.97%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.01
Glycemic Load
27.93
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
2.2095652365166%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:351.93kcal
17.6%
Fat:20.44g
31.45%
Saturated Fat:12.82g
80.15%
Carbohydrates:42.43g
14.14%
Net Carbohydrates:42.43g
15.43%
Sugar:42.51g
47.24%
Cholesterol:56.11mg
18.7%
Sodium:173.11mg
7.53%
Alcohol:0.14g
100%
Alcohol %:0.2%
100%
Protein:1.91g
3.82%
Vitamin A:627.5IU
12.55%
Calcium:71.66mg
7.17%
Phosphorus:56.63mg
5.66%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.61%
Vitamin E:0.57mg
3.78%
Potassium:83.2mg
2.38%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.86%
Vitamin K:1.74µg
1.66%
Magnesium:6.55mg
1.64%
Selenium:1.05µg
1.5%
Zinc:0.22mg
1.46%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.32%
Source:My Recipes