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caramel buttercream frosting

Caramel Buttercream Frosting

Mimi Council
Learn how to make the Caramel Buttercream Frosting I served at my bake shop. This sweet and dreamy frosting gives cakes, cupcakes, brownies, and cookies a sweet caramel topping!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Ingredient
Cuisine American
Makes 12 servings
Calories 292 kcal

Equipment

  • Scale
  • Stand Mixer (or hand mixer)
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 226 grams salted butter softened
  • 454 grams powdered sugar sifted
  • 57 grams caramel sauce

Instructions
 

  • Be sure to have the caramel sauce made ahead of time and allow it to cool to room temperature before making the frosting.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the butter, powdered sugar, and caramel sauce.
  • Mix on low until combined, then speed the mixer up to high and whip for 3 to 5 minutes or until it's light and fluffy. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl partway through mixing to ensure everything is evenly mixed. Then it's ready to use!

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Notes

Tips
  • Weighing your ingredients will ensure the best results.
  • This homemade frosting recipe is only so good because I make my own Homemade True Caramel Sauce! Make sure to make this ahead of time so it has time to cool before beginning the frosting.Make sure to use softened butter, this is key for making buttercream frosting. I like to leave butter out on the counter to soften naturally before using (do not melt!).
  • I use salted butter, but if you prefer to use unsalted you can. Just taste it to ensure you like it, and if it’s too sweet, add 1/4 teaspoon to 1/2 teaspoon of salt to your liking.
  • If you want more of a salted caramel frosting, just add a little salt (1/2 teaspoon or so) and taste until you get your desired saltiness.
  • Be sure to whip this until it's super smooth and creamy. Depending on your mixer and how soft your butter is that can be anywhere from 3 minutes or even longer like 7 or 10 minutes!
  • Be sure to store extra frosting in an airtight container in the fridge.
  • High Altitude — Follow the recipe as noted.

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 0.2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 138mgPotassium: 8mgSugar: 40gVitamin A: 475IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.03mg
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