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Caramel Cream Frosting

By: Barbara 
"This creamy frosting takes some time, but has a truly caramel flavor. Try it!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

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Original Recipe Yield 1.5 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

  1. Place 2 tablespoons sugar in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and becomes golden brown in color. Set aside.
  2. Combine remaining 1 cup sugar, butter, and cream in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in caramelized sugar, and return to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Beat until frosting has a good spreading consistency.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 262 | Total Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 51mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2005 by HELLODJ   view full review
This recipe was a little hard to follow and you really shouldn't set melted sugar "aside," as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2004 by MUMMYBEE   view full review
This frosting is incredibly delicious! It really has a TRUE caramel flavor. It was time...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2008 by mariel 89   view full review
What's not to like? Butter, cream!! In case anyone else has the same question I did, I found...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2007 by Jess51725   view full review
I didnt like the taste too much, but it was alright. As someone else said, dont cook the sugar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2010 by TABLESPOON   view full review
Flavour is very good and I would make again just for that. One cooking problem: I followed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2011 by irismoon   view full review
This is more of a glaze than a frosting. I love drizzling it over the top of the Amazing...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2011 by tastekitchen   view full review
It melted my pans and, it was like sauce. It did not turn out thick. When it melted the pan...

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