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Caramel Frosting VII

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"Very easy caramel frosting - extra good with date cake" — Helen D'Ath

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Original recipe makes 1 1/2 cups Change Servings

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons milk

1 cup brown sugar

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Directions

In a saucepan, combine the milk, butter and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Continue to boil for 20 minutes, then remove from heat. With an electric mixer, beat the icing until it has thickened to spreading consistency. Use immediately.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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I was curious about the disparity of reviews, so figured I'd give it a try. I couldn't get this recipe to work. Followed the recipe exactly, timed the boiling, stirred often, used a stand mixer to beat--ended up with a hardened candy-like mess. Had to soak the saucepan and mixing bowl for hours to remove the hardened sugar. Maybe you need to boil it for less time, just until it reaches a certain stage. If it turned out well for you, please give details!

—doestreich

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Apr 01, 2005

Made this for a cake to be used in a church bake sale. It does not work. We tried making it over and over and still it did not work!! If you are wanting to make this, I highly suggest you find another recipe!!!

—JAYMEPOOH

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5 Ratings

Jul 12, 2004

Wonderful! I used it as fronsting for the "Apple cake and butter sauce"- it turned out great. After I had put it in the mixer, it was a little thick so I added an additional 1/4 cup of milk and it was perfect. Thanks for the great recipe!

—SADDLESORE55

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Feb 15, 2012

I did the same thing as the reviewer below, and ended up with the same hardened, candy-like mess in my mixing bowl that I had to soak for hours to remove. (Perhaps you're supposed to use a hand-held, and beat it in the pan in which it was boiled??) But I made a second batch, and only boiled it for 3 or 4 minutes (and didn't beat it), and it turned out fine - poured it directly from the pan onto the cake and didn't have a problem. It is delicious, so I had to give it three stars :-)

—CrisDee

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Nov 03, 2012

I'll bet you a million dollars the writer of this recipe meant "Boil for 2 minutes". Give that a shot before you get all hot and bothered :)

—alphadeltamama

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Nutrition

Calories
176 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
36.2 g
12%

Cholesterol
11 mg
4%

Fat
3.9 g
6%

Fiber
0 g
0%

Protein
0.3 g
< 1%

Sodium
40 mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Caramel Frosting VII

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 176
Calories from Fat: 35

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.9g 6 %
Saturated Fat 2.5g 12 %
Cholesterol 11mg 4 %
Sodium 40mg 2 %
Potassium 58mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 36.2g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 0g 0 %
Protein 0.3g < 1 %
Sugars 35.8g
Vitamin A 3 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 5 %
Iron 3 %
Thiamin < 1 %
Niacin < 1 %
Vitamin B6 1 %
Magnesium 1 %
Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.