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Quick Cook Easy Caramel Glaze Icing
This Caramel Glaze Icing is a quick and easy glaze that will take your desserts to the next level! There is no thermometer or watching the pot for changing colors. This recipe combines a few simple ingredients that are whisked together and melted to form a deep, and rich caramel glaze that is perfect to drizzle over cakes, muffins, and cupcakes.
Original recipe: frostingandfettuccine.com
- Yield:
- 16 servings
- Cook:
- 10 min
- Total:
- 40 min
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Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (unsalted or salted- your preference)
- 1 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, melt the 1 cup butter over medium heat.
- Add in the 1 1/2 cup brown sugar and stir until melted. Make sure to whisk well to combine the butter and brown sugar. Cook for 2 minutes over medium high heat, stirring frequently.
- It may foam up, thats ok!
- Add in the 1/2 cup cream (it will bubble), 1 tbsp vanilla extract, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt. Stir until combined, cook for 2-3 more minutes.
- Take it off the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes. Transfer the pot to the fridge and let it cool for 30 minutes to thicken. The longer it cools the thicker it will be.
- Drizzle over caramel cake, caramel cupcakes, or pumpkin bundt cake.