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Burnt Sugar Icing

By: Laurie  
"This great burnt sugar icing recipe is from my husband's grandmother. It is delicious spread on your favorite cake or cupcakes."

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Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 cup
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Over a low heat, pour 1/2 cup sugar into a heavy pan. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon for 8 to 10 minutes; or until it is caramelized (light brown colored).
  2. Pour the boiling water into the caramelized sugar and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Stir in the butter, milk, salt and remaining sugar. Boil the mixture until it reaches soft ball stage, approximately 236 degrees F (115 degrees C). Cool the mixture to room temperature. When the mixture has cooled, stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. With an electric mixer, beat the mixture until it is thick and creamy. Spread on cake.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 456 | Total Fat: 6.3g | Cholesterol: 18mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2005 by QUASAR1 
My recipe for Burnt sugar Icing is very similar as this one. For those who want to try this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by SUZANNE WATKINS 
This was a disaster. I followed the directions EXACTLY and when I added the 1/4 cup boiling... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2003 by KIM NUSS 
This is a old family favorite...The recipe was lost for years after a great aunt death..I'm... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2003 by KISMET4254 
My mother used this icing for her irish potato cake and I lost it. I'm so glad to have found... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2008 by Lorin Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I didn't realize how much work frosting is before engaging in this recipe. It took me more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2005 by BABAMAMA 
It sounded interesting, but this was awful - like a previous reviewer, my sugar seized up as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2007 by institches 
part of the secret to this recipe is to use a cast iron skillet! It regulates heat better than... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2009 by lapershing 
it was probably my fault but this turned out rock hard, i think the problem was that i thought... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2007 by macy73003 
ok this taste really good and i used less sugar but once u get it off the heat and beat it, it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2007 by lluth 
This is a time consuming recipe, but the instructions were simple to understand. The icing... MORE

 
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