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Caramel

Caramel

Cuisine:World

Course:Dessert

5m prep 3m 0s cook 13m ready

A quick caramel frosting made with milk, butter, and sugars, ready in minutes.

Ingredients

Servings:

Nutrition (per serving, estimated)

Estimated based off 5 of 7 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).

Energy
636 cal
Protein
2.27 g
Carbohydrate
88.9 g
Fiber
0 g
Sugars
87.7 g
Sodium
41.7 mg
Total fat
30.8 g
Saturated fat
19 g
Monounsaturated fat
8.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat
1.19 g
Vitamins & minerals
  • Calcium: 109 mg
  • Iron: 0.32 mg
  • Magnesium: 10.6 mg
  • Phosphorus: 61.5 mg
  • Potassium: 145 mg
  • Zinc: 0.28 mg

Let's Prepare

Collect

Gather these ingredients - no prep needed yet.

  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup superfine sugar
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Let's Cook

  1. Step 1.

    In a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, combine ¼ cup whole milk, 2½ tablespoons unsalted butter, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup superfine sugar, and ¼ teaspoon sea salt. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is smooth and bubbling. Remove from heat and let cool for about 5 minutes.

  2. Step 2.

    While the caramel cools, sift ½ cup confectioners’ sugar into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Pour the cooled caramel mixture over the sifted sugar. Beat on medium speed until fully incorporated and smooth, about 1 minute. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (if using) and beat on low speed until combined.

  3. Step 3.

    Use an offset spatula to spread the frosting onto each doughnut. Serve immediately.

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