Old Fashioned Caramel Icing

Closeup on a spoon of frosting drizzling into a jar.

4.65 from 103 votes

Old-Fashioned Caramel Icing is the most delicious icing for cakes, muffins, donuts, and cinnamon rolls. This icing was passed on to me from my mother and it's a staple in my kitchen!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword brown sugar icing, old fashioned caramel icing

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings 1/2 cup servings

Calories 660kcal

Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup milk
2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

Melt butter and brown sugar. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together until smooth.
1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup brown sugar
Add milk. Add the milk and bring to a simmer.
1/3 cup milk
Add powdered sugared and vanilla. Remove the pan from the heat and add the powdered sugar and vanilla and stir until well combined.
2 cups powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Use icing. Use this icing in all the things. Us it for cakes, cupcakes, rolls, muffins, and quick breads. We love it on banana baked goods especially!

Notes

Let the icing sit for a bit to set up. If it gets too firm, add a few drops of milk. If it’s too thick, add a little more powdered sugar. Adjust the icing to your preference!

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