Caramel Frosting I Recipe
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Caramel Frosting I

By: MaryKaye 
"I have had this recipe for over 30 years. Cream may be substituted for the milk for added richness."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (135)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 8 or 9 inch layer
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, and mix in 3 tablespoons milk and brown sugar. Boil vigorously for 1 minute.
  2. Remove from heat, and beat in 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar. Cool slightly, and beat in the vanilla and remaining 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar. Add more milk if the mixture is too thick.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 93 | Total Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2003 by SISSI808   view full review
A really great frosting. I used half and half and it was excellent. I had to keep adding...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2003 by MSCAROL47   view full review
This is an excellent frosting recipe. I like a frosting this is a little creamier, so I added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2003 by MelanieDC   view full review
I recently had a request from my boyfriend's step father to make him the kind of devil's food...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2007 by Cyndy C.   view full review
This was so easy to make! I used it as a filling in a layer cake. When mixing in the powdered...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I can't say how this would be as a frosting for a layer or sheet cake, because I didn't use it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2006 by Tonya   view full review
I have made this several time for my Great Aunt and she has given it her 2 thumbs up and even...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2005 by Darcy   view full review
Excellent! Very easy to make and it tastes sooooo good. I wanted to make a pourable frosting...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2005 by STARR1129   view full review
I was never a huge fan of Carmel cake until I tried this recipe. The cooling of the cake and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2006 by TUNISIANSWIFE   view full review
fabulous, fabulous! This is an absolutely perfect recipe to frost a bundt cake. It makes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2008 by EMMA37   view full review
Great frosting. I used skim milk and it was still wonderful. Drizzled over 'Apple Cake VII'....

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