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Frosting: Salted Caramel Frosting

Source of Recipe

From "Scratch" by Maria Rodale


Recipe Introduction

"Great for brownies, cupcakes, or cakes. It's super quick, easy, and delicious."

List of Ingredients

◦ 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
◦ ¼ cup packed dark brown sugar
◦ 3 tablespoons whole milk or heavy cream
◦ 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
◦ ¼ teaspoon sea salt
◦ 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted


Recipe

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
Add the brown sugar and milk and cook for one minute, or until the sugar melts. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool a little.

Transfer the butter mixture to a bowl. Using a hand mixer on high speed, beat in the vanilla and salt. Reduce the speed to low, gradually add the powdered sugar, and beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.

For a creamier frosting, add a little more milk or cream.

Makes enough for a 9-inch cake