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Salted Caramel Buttercream Frosting

Irresistible Salted Caramel Buttercream Frosting Recipe You’ll Love

This Salted Caramel Buttercream Frosting recipe combines rich caramel and buttery goodness for deliciously indulgent desserts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Caramel Ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Buttercream Ingredients
  • 3 cups powdered sugar

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk or hand mixer

Method
 

Caramel Preparation
  1. Heat the granulated sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it melts and turns amber.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in the butter until fully combined.
  3. Slowly add the heavy cream while stirring. It will bubble—continue stirring until smooth.
  4. Add vanilla extract and sea salt. Let caramel cool completely.
Buttercream Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, beat the butter until fluffy (3–5 minutes).
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
  3. Add the cooled caramel to the buttercream and beat until fully incorporated and fluffy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 1gFat: 18g

Notes

Feel free to experiment by adding different flavors such as almond extract or coffee for a mocha twist.

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