Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the rich, luxurious flavors of Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting, a decadent blend of creamy goodness and golden caramel. Perfect for elevating cakes, cupcakes, or any dessert, this frosting combines silky cream cheese and buttery caramel sauce with just a hint of vanilla and a dash of salt to balance the sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe creates a lusciously smooth and tangy frosting that pairs beautifully with chocolate, vanilla, or even spiced cakes. Whether you're hosting a special celebration or simply treating yourself, this caramel-infused frosting guarantees a show-stopping finish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 226 grams Cream cheese, softened
- 360 grams Confectioners' sugar (powdered sugar)
- 120 milliliters Caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter and cream cheese. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment to beat them together on medium speed until creamy and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
Gradually sift in the confectioners' sugar, about 1/2 cup at a time, mixing on low speed to incorporate. Once all the sugar is added, increase the speed to medium-high and beat until fluffy, about another 2 minutes.
Add the caramel sauce to the mixture and blend on medium speed until fully incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure an even mixture.
Stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Mix on low speed to combine, then beat on medium-high speed for an additional 30 seconds to ensure everything is well-blended and creamy.
Taste the frosting and adjust the sweetness or caramel flavor if desired by adding a small amount of caramel sauce or sugar.
Chill the frosting for 10-15 minutes if it seems too soft to spread, or use immediately for decorating cakes, cupcakes, or other desserts.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3502 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 190.7 g | 244% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.7 g | 584% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 554 mg | 185% | |
| Sodium | 1647 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 451.5 g | 164% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 438.4 g | ||
| Protein | 17.4 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 327 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 364 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
