Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"There is nothing better on a cold wintry day than a properly made pot pie."--Craig Claiborne

Caramel Frosting Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Caramel Frosting is from The Staley Family Cookbook , one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 c packed brown sugar
2/3 c milk
1/4 c butter (no substitutes)
1/4 tsp salt
1 c confectioners sugar
2 Tbsp whipping cream
2 tsp vanilla
15 pecan halves
Directions:
Directions:
In a heavy saucepan combine the brown sugar, milk, butter and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 234 ° (soft ball stage). Remove from the heat, cool to lukewarm. Transfer to a mixing bowl, beat in confectioners sugar, cream and vanilla until mixture achieves spreading consistency. Frost cake.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
To keep frosting from turning sugary while cooking; attach a damp paper towel to a knife and wipe sides of saucepan to get rid of sugar crystal.

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

170W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!