Ingredients
½cupunsalted butter,(1 stick)
1cuplight or dark brown sugar,packed
5-6tbspheavy cream,divided
¼tspsalt
2½cupsconfectioners’ sugar,sifted
salted caramel sauce,optional garnish
Preparation
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Once melted, add brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream. Whisk constantly until sugar is dissolved. Add salt.
Allow to bubble for about 2 minutes, whisking every 30 seconds or so. Remove from heat, pour into a heat-proof mixing bowl, and allow to cool for about 30 minutes.
With a hand or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat in 2 cups confectioners’ sugar and 3 more tablespoons of heavy cream.
Slowly add ½ cup more confectioners’ sugar to reach the desired consistency. Add 1 more tablespoon of heavy cream if the frosting is too thick.
Frost cake or cupcakes and garnish with salted caramel sauce, if desired.
