My Favorite Caramel Frosting Recipe

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My Favorite Caramel Frosting
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Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 pinch salt

Directions:

  1. Sprinkle 1/2 cup sugar in a heavy saucepan; place over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and syrup is light golden brown.The sugar will start to clump, this is normal, just keep stirring.
  2. Combine reamaining 2 1/2 cups sugar, milk, beaten egg, and salt, stirring well, stir in the butter. Stir mixture into carmelized sugar, the mixture will lump again, just keep stirring.
  3. Cook over medium heat stirring frequently, until a candy thermometer registers at 230F, this takes about 15-20 minutes, but don't rely on the time! Check the thermometer!)Cool mixture 5 minutes.
  4. Beat mixture with a WOODEN spoon to almost spreading consistency. The mixture will cool and thicken quickly at this point. Spread on a cooled cake.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 779.86 Kcal (3265 kJ)
Calories from fat 289.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.11g 49%
Cholesterol 137.13mg 46%
Sodium 85.41mg 4%
Potassium 127.28mg 3%
Total Carbs 123.21g 41%
Sugars 120.66g 483%
Protein 4.12g 8%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 93.2mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 333.51 Kcal (1396 kJ)
Calories from fat 123.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.73g 49%
Cholesterol 58.64mg 46%
Sodium 36.53mg 4%
Potassium 54.43mg 3%
Total Carbs 52.69g 41%
Sugars 51.6g 483%
Protein 1.76g 8%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 13%
Iron 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 39.9mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.3
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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