Simple Caramel Frosting Recipe
Summary
Ingredients
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a large heavy saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Cook until a candy thermometer .reaches soft ball stage (236°).
Cool mixture slightly.
Beat until mixture reaches spreading consistency; frost top and sides of cake, working rapidly.
Cook until a candy thermometer .reaches soft ball stage (236°).
Cool mixture slightly.
Beat until mixture reaches spreading consistency; frost top and sides of cake, working rapidly.