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Caramel Buttercream Frosting

This Caramel Buttercream has a rich, nutty caramel flavor while being silky and smooth in texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ Cup Granulated Sugar
  • ¾ Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • ¾ Cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
  • 4 Oz Cream Cheese ½ Brick
  • 1 ½ Tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions
 

  • Place Sugar and 3 tablespoons of water into a medium pan over low heat
  • In a separate pan, heat cream until almost boiling and set aside
  • Once sugar has dissolved, turn up heat until the sugar syrup becomes a caramel brown. Remove from heat and pour into the warmed cream.
  • Return pan to low heat and whisk for 1minutes. Pour into a heatproof bowl and leave to cool. Chill for about an hour.
  • Beat the butter in a stand mixer for about2-3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar a mix for 5 minutes until smooth. Beat in the cream cheese.
  • Add in the cold caramel and vanilla extract and beat until combined. Cover and chill until spreadable.
  • Enjoy!!
Keyword Buttercream, Caramel, Frosting