Ingredients for Aunt Pittypat's Caramel Icing
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
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How to Make Aunt Pittypat's Caramel Icing
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, and 1/2 cup milk.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring gently until the sugar dissolves.
- Continue to boil, without stirring, until a small amount of the mixture forms a very soft ball when dropped into a glass of cold water (approximately 235-240°F on a candy thermometer).
- Remove from heat and carefully stir in 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter until melted and incorporated.
- Let the mixture cool until lukewarm (approximately 100-110°F).
- Pour the mixture into a mixing bowl and beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until thick, creamy, and of spreading consistency (about 5-7 minutes).
- If the icing becomes too thick while spreading, place the bowl over a pan of simmering water (double boiler) to keep it soft, or beat in a teaspoon of milk at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- This icing is perfect for filling and frosting a 2-layer 9-inch cake.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
619g
Fat
28g
Carbs
53g
