Professional Salted Caramel Frosting: The Ultimate Balance of Sweet and Salty
A rich, professional-grade salted caramel buttercream with a deep toasted flavor and a silky-smooth finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Stovetop and Mixing
- Cuisine: French-American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until deep golden brown.
- Whisk in heavy cream and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Cool the caramel completely to room temperature.
- Beat softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Gradually beat in the cooled caramel one tablespoon at a time.
- Mix in sea salt and vanilla, then whip on high for 2 minutes.