creamy caramel frosting

Not Far From Green Bay, WI
Updated on Jun 8, 2013

This is my very favorite frosting. I request it for my birthday every year. Perfect for so many things, including fresh apple cake, zucchini cupcakes, and carrot cake. Lick the bowl clean good. =)

prep time 10 Min
cook time
method Stove Top
yield One 9x13 Cake

Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2-2 cups powdered sugar

How To Make creamy caramel frosting

  • Step 1
    Combine brown sugar, butter and milk in deep saucepan without Teflon as you will be using beaters. Bring to a low boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Remove from heat and add vanilla. Cool to lukewarm.
  • Step 3
    Beat in powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
  • Step 4
    Makes enough for 1 1/2-2 dozen cupcakes or one 9x13 cake.

Discover More

Category: Cakes
Keyword: #apple
Keyword: #frosting
Keyword: #zucchini
Keyword: #caramel
Keyword: #icing
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top
Ingredient: Sugar

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