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Salted Caramel Frosting

rosesandwhiskers
Sweet, smooth and salty, this salted caramel frosting pairs well with just about any cake or cupcake!
prepping, cooking, cooling and mixing 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup salted butter
  • 1/4 cup Crisco
  • 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp whole milk

Instructions
 

  • Combine the butter, Crisco, brown sugar and heavy cream in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the sugar, butter and Crisco are completely dissolved and the mixture just begins to boil.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and pour the mixture into a heatproof bowl. Let cool to room temperature, about an hour. 
  • Sift the powdered sugar and salt while the brown sugar mixture is cooling. Then slowly mix it into the brown sugar on low speed. Add 2 cups of powdered sugar, followed by 1 tablespoon of milk and the vanilla. Add the remaining sugar and 1 more tablespoon of milk. Mix on high speed until light and fluffy. Add another tablespoon of milk if needed, but do so 1 teaspoon at a time. For me, the perfect consistency is 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons of milk.
  • Yields enough frosting for 12-15 cupcakes, depending on your piping style. Enjoy!