Caramel Frosting VII

5 Reviews

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 20 min
Ready In: 25 min

“Very easy caramel frosting - extra good with date cake” - by Helen D'Ath

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup brown sugar

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Original recipe yields 1 1/2 cups

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.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
176 cal
9%

Fat
3.9 g
6%

Carbs
36.2 g
12%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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doestreich

Sep. 18, 2005

"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 b..." See moreeat--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!"

JAYMEPOOH

Apr. 1, 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 anoth..." See moreer recipe!!!"

SADDLESORE55

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..." See more perfect. Thanks for the great recipe!"

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