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CARAMEL FROSTING



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This frosting recipe was the one my Grandma used on top of her oatmeal cake, spice cake, and banana nut cake. I also like it on a yellow or white cake. You do have to use at once because this does stiffen as it cools.

Provided by rlt11_NMC

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Buttercream

Time 16m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
½ cup milk
6 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat; stir in brown sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Whisk milk into the saucepan until mixture is smooth.
  • Beat 3 cups confectioners' sugar and salt into the butter mixture with an electric mixer on low speed. Add remaining confectioners' sugar 1 cup at a time, beating until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 13.8 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 45.6 mg, Sugar 32.5 g

COOKED CARAMEL FROSTING



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This fudgy caramel frosting is easy to make and wonderful on a spice cake. Simply made with brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, butter, and cream.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dessert

Time 13m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups brown sugar (packed, light)
2 tablespoons corn syrup
3 tablespoons butter
1 dash of salt
3/4 cup cream
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a large saucepan, combine ingredients and mix well to blend. Bring to a boil; cover and cook 3 minutes.
  • Uncover and cook to 238 F on a candy thermometer or until soft ball forms when dropped in cold water. Cool for 3 minutes.
  • Beat until thick and spreadable. It should begin to lose its glossiness.
  • Spread on layers and over sides of cake.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 kcal, Carbohydrate 72 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 82 mg, Sugar 71 g, Fat 12 g, ServingSize 2 or 3 layers (1 portion), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CARAMEL ICING



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Yummy and sweet, this is perfect for nut or dark chocolate cakes.

Provided by BumbleBee

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

¼ cup butter
¾ cup brown sugar
¼ cup heavy cream
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Place the butter and brown sugar in a heavy saucepan over low-medium heat; cook and stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture boils. Stir in the cream, return to a boil, and boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and cool.
  • Beat in the powdered sugar until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 31.9 mg, Sugar 28.4 g

CARAMEL FROSTING



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Creamy caramel frosting puts the crowning touch on spiced cupcakes and other scrumptious flavors. Our Test Kitchen's recipe is rich with spreadable goodness.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 1-1/3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup 2% milk
Dash salt
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, milk and salt. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. , Increase heat to medium. Do not stir. Cook for 3-6 minutes or until bubbles form in center and syrup turns amber in color. Transfer to a small bowl; cool to room temperature., Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until frosting achieves spreading consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

HOMEMADE CARAMEL FROSTING



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This is the BEST, buttery caramel frosting. It comes from my great aunt and she always used it on top of her chocolate zucchini cake. YUM!

Provided by mrsteacher22

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a pan.
  • Add brown sugar and boil for two minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add milk and stir until mixture boils, remove and cool.
  • Pour into mixing bowl and add powdered sugar a little bit at a time.
  • Beat well after each addition of powdered sugar.

CARAMEL FROSTING I



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I have had this recipe for over 30 years. Cream may be substituted for the milk for added richness.

Provided by MaryKaye

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons milk
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 cup confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, and mix in 3 tablespoons milk and brown sugar. Boil vigorously for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat, and beat in 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar. Cool slightly, and beat in the vanilla and remaining 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar. Add more milk if the mixture is too thick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 5.4 mg, Fat 2 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 17.9 mg, Sugar 18.9 g

CARAMEL FROSTING



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This is a great flavored frosting for apple cake. I haven't tried it on anything else, but I"m thinking even on carrot cake for a change from the standard cream cheese frosting. It makes quite a substantial amount and so you may want to adjust accordingly. So, serving amount is ???

Provided by CoffeeB

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup milk
1 cup brown sugar
2 -2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Melt the first three ingredients together on low heat.
  • Once melted, turn heat up to medium and DO NOT STIR for 3-5 minutes or until center becomes bubbly and amber colored.
  • Remove from heat and cool.
  • Once cooled add powdered sugar.

CREAMY CARAMEL FROSTING



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I love this creamy caramel frosting, which is an ideal compliment for spice cupcakes. The recipe originated with my grandmother.-Virginia Breitmeyer, Greensboro Bend, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 2-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 to 3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and milk; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool to lukewarm. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until frosting achieves spreading consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SALTED CARAMEL APPLE PIE



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Instead of the usual ho-hum apple pie, my grandmother and I prepared this showstopper salted caramel apple pie for Thanksgiving. We had a wonderful time preparing it and an even better time eating it! -Emmie Hine, Wilmette, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Dough for double-crust pie
1-1/3 cups sugar plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons sea salt
6 medium apples, thinly sliced (about 7 cups)
5 medium lemons, juiced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon apple pie spice
3 dashes Angostura bitters
1 large egg, room temperature, beaten
Coarse sugar and additional sea salt, optional
Optional: Vanilla ice cream and caramel ice cream topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll half of dough to 1/8-in. thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust even with rim., In a large saucepan, add 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of sugar, butter and 1/4-cup water. Gently stir, pulling edges towards center until mixture is is a deep golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Remove from the heat; immediately and gradually whisk in the cream until blended; add salt. Set aside., Toss apples and lemon juice in a large bowl; set aside. In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/3 cup sugar, flour, apple pie spice, and bitters; toss with apples to coat., Layer 1/3 of the apples in bottom of crust, then spoon 1/3 of the caramel sauce in an even layer. Continue layering with half the remaining apples and caramel sauce. Repeat with remaining apples and caramel. With remaining dough create a lattice crust; place on top of apples., Brush top with egg; sprinkle with sugar and additional salt, if desired. Bake 20 minutes; reduce oven temperature to 325°, bake until golden brown and apples are tender, 25-35 minutes more. Cool completely. If desired, serve with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 741 calories, Fat 43g fat (27g saturated fat), Cholesterol 137mg cholesterol, Sodium 777mg sodium, Carbohydrate 88g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

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