never fail creamy caramel icing

34 Pinches 2 Photos
Circleville, WV
Updated on Dec 27, 2014

Quick and easy!

prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield For 2 layer cake

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 - egg, slightly beaten
  • 1 stick butter
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How To Make never fail creamy caramel icing

  • Step 1
    In iron skillet, slowly melt 1/2 cup sugar until brown and runny. Mix egg, butter, remaining sugar and milk in saucepan and cook over low heat until butter melts.
  • Step 2
    Increase heat setting to medium and add browned sugar. Cook until it reaches soft ball stage or until moisture leaves sides of pan; approximately 10 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Remove from heat and cool slightly. Add vanilla. Beat until right consistency to spread. If too thick add a little milk.

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Culture: American
Method: Stove Top
Ingredient: Sugar

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