Quick Caramel Frosting

By á-1239

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

Bring first 3 ingredients to a rolling boil in a 3 1/2 qt saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly (about 7 minutes). Stir in cream, and bring to a boil; remove from heat. Pour into bowl of a heavy duty electric stand mixer. Gradually beat in powdered sugar and vanilla at medium speed, using whisk attachment; beat 8 to 12 minutes or until thickened. Use immediately.

Don't panic if you overbeat the frosting. Thin to a spreadable consistency by adding 1 to 2 tsp. hot water.