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salted caramel frosting

this salted caramel frosting is like no other! perfect for cakes, and cupcakes, the flavor will NOT disappoint!

prep: 15 mins   cool down: 30 mins   overall: 45 mins   

serving: 12 cupcakes,  8" or 9" 1-layer cake (double recipe for a 2-layered cake)

ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter cut into 4 equal peices
• 1 cup packed dark brown sugar (light brown sugar works too)
• 5 tablespoons heavy cream (divided into 3 tablespoons + 2 tablespoons)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups powdered sugar

1. make the caramel

  1. combine the butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. stir constantly with wooden spoon
  2. once butter has melted switch to whisk to make sure the two are completely, otherwise separation may occur.
  3. whisk in salt and 3 tablespoons of heavy cream.
  4. let caramel boil, whisking every 30 seconds until temperature reaches 230F (110C) use a candy/meat thermometer
  5. transfer salted caramel into a heat=proof bowl and let cool for 20 mins. it will thicken as it cools

1/2 cup (1stick) unsalted butter cut into 4 equal peices, 1 cup dark brown sugar (or light), 3 tbsps heavy cream, 1/4 tsp salt

2. make frosting

  1. sift powdered sugar into caramel and add remaining 2 tablespoons of heavy cream. 
  2. with stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment or a handheld mixer, beat on low speed until ingridients combine.
  3. increase speed to high and beat for another minute. don't over mix

let frosting sit for at least 20-30 minutes before using; it will thicken as it cools

2 cups powdered sugar, 2 tbsps heavy cream

3. decorate

use to frost completley cooled cakes, and cupcakes for a flavorful finish!

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