Caramel
- 5m Prep Time
- 3m 0sCook Time
- 13m Ready In
A quick caramel frosting made with milk, butter, and sugars, ready in minutes.
Ingredients
- 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
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 5 of 7 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
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
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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.
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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.
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Step 3.
Use an offset spatula to spread the frosting onto each doughnut. Serve immediately.