Description
Salted caramel frosting is a delightful concoction that has taken the culinary world by storm. This sweet and salty treat is not just a frosting; it’s an experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- In a 3 1/2-qt. saucepan over medium heat, bring the dark brown sugar and butter to a rolling boil, whisking constantly to combine them smoothly.
- Stir in the heavy cream and return the mixture to a boil; then remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Carefully pour the hot mixture into the bowl of a heavy-duty electric stand mixer.
- Gradually beat in the sifted powdered sugar and vanilla extract at medium speed, using the whisk attachment.
- Continue beating for 7 to 10 minutes or until the frosting has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Stir in the sea salt, then use the frosting immediately to spread over your favorite cakes, cupcakes, or desserts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Icing
- Cuisine: American