Old-Fashioned Flavor with a Modern Twist — Perfect for Cakes, Cupcakes, or Even a Spoonful on Its Own
If you’ve never experienced the deep, buttery magic of brown sugar caramel frosting, prepare to fall in love. This frosting is rich with molasses flavor, silky smooth in texture, and carries that nostalgic caramel taste that transforms any dessert into a decadent masterpiece.
Whether you’re frosting a classic yellow cake, chocolate cupcakes, or cinnamon rolls, this homemade caramel frosting adds that luscious, slightly salty-sweet finish that people remember long after the last bite.
Why You’ll Love This Frosting
- Deep, complex caramel flavor with real brown sugar
- Velvety smooth and pipeable
- Comes together in 10 minutes or less
- Perfect for layering, swirling, or licking straight from the spoon
- Ideal for birthdays, bake sales, or just making any day special
Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup whole milk (or heavy cream for richer flavor)
- 1½ to 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- Pinch of salt (optional but enhances flavor)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract