This homemade caramel frosting recipe bySugar Spun Runis perfect for your Fall recipes!

It is great for piping and decorating your homemade cakes and cupcakes.

The frosting has a perfectly thick texture and a delicious buttery and sweet taste that you will absolutely love.

Homemade Caramel Frosting Recipe

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Sugar Spun Run will also show you how to make homemade caramel sauce for the caramel frosting.

If you prefer sea salt caramel, simply sprinkle fine sea salt on top.

If caramel is your favorite Fall flavor, be sure to save this recipe.

Easy Caramel Frosting Ingredients

Cook while stirring frequently until the butter is melted and the sugar has dissolved.

Step 3:

Once it reaches a full boil, set a timer for 44 minutes.

double-check to stir occasionally while it cooks.

How to Make Caramel Frosting

Alternatively, you might use a candy thermometer and cook until the sauce reaches 320F.

Step 4:

Turn off the heat and transfer to a large heatproof bowl.

Allow it to cool completely before doing the next step.

_Homemade Caramel Frosting

Turn the speed to low, then gradually add about half of the powdered sugar, mixing until combined.

Next, drizzle in caramel and stir until well combined, then gradually add the remaining powdered sugar.

Step 6:

Stir in vanilla extract.

Step 7:

Spread the frosting or pipe over the cake or cupcakes.

Sprinkle with fine sea salt if preferred.

Homemade Caramel Frosting Recipe