Easy Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
This Easy Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful topping for cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. Creamy, sweet, and with a hint of saltiness, it’s a perfect balance of flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Enough frosting for a 2-layer cake
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Frosting:
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ¾ teaspoons salt
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup thick caramel sauce
Instructions
- Beat Cream Cheese and Butter: In a mixer bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until creamy and smooth.
- Add Ingredients: Add salt, powdered sugar, and caramel sauce. Mix on low until most of the powdered sugar is incorporated. Then, beat on high for at least 2 minutes.
- Adjust Consistency: Adjust the texture by adding a little milk or powdered sugar as needed.
- Store or Use: Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If chilled, allow it to come to room temperature before re-beating for a minute or two before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Salted Caramel, Cream Cheese Frosting, Dessert, Cake Frosting
