{"id":"13f61ffc-991c-4389-b36c-828974d409e8","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/13f61ffc-991c-4389-b36c-828974d409e8","source_url":"https://frostingandfettuccine.com/caramel-glaze-icing/","title":"Quick Cook Easy Caramel Glaze Icing","description":"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.","servings":16,"servings_text":"16","cook_time":"PT10M","total_time":"PT40M","image_url":"https://frostingandfettuccine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Caramel-Glaze-Icing-4.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 cup butter (unsalted or salted- your preference)","item":"butter","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"unsalted or salted- your preference"},{"text":"1 1/2 cup brown sugar","item":"brown sugar","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 cup heavy cream","item":"heavy cream","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 tbsp vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/2 tsp kosher salt (optional)","item":"kosher salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"optional"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a small saucepan, melt the 1 cup butter over medium heat."},{"number":2,"text":"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."},{"number":3,"text":"It may foam up, thats ok!"},{"number":4,"text":"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."},{"number":5,"text":"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."},{"number":6,"text":"Drizzle over caramel cake, caramel cupcakes, or pumpkin bundt cake."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:54:39.824605+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:54:39.824605+00:00"}