Caramel Frosting II

2 Reviews

“This may take some practice. You must work quickly.” - by Becky

Ingredients

3 cups white sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Original recipe yields 1 - 2 layer cake

Directions

Combine milk, butter, vanilla, and flour; set aside.
Melt sugar in a 10 inch skillet. This takes 15 to 20 minutes, be careful not to let sugar scorch!
Warm the milk combination and add to melted sugar. Work quickly because the sugar hardens fast. Frost on cooled cake.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
309 cal
15%

Fat
11.9 g
18%

Carbs
51.5 g
17%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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JONELLK

Aug. 31, 2004

"I was surprised with the undesirable results of this receipe. This frosting turned out much like molasses. I couldn't possibly frost a cake with this syrup...." See more"

tad

Apr. 29, 2013

"I made the mistake of making this even thought there was a poor review. I had the same results--a thin molasses. I do have some experience making caramel icing so I don't think it was me. Usually the..." See more recipes offered in Allrecipes are great."

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