Whipped salted caramel frosting will level up your cupcakes! This caramel frosting recipe works best with homemade caramel but will also work with your favorite jarred caramel. In 20 minutes you can have your cake or cupcakes covered in a salted caramel delight!
Why You'll Love This Whipped Caramel Frosting
- Lighter Than Buttercream: Because it uses a whipped cream base, it's airy, fluffy, and not overly sweet.
- Stable & Pipeable: The cream cheese stabilizes the whipped cream, meaning you can pipe it onto cupcakes and it will hold its shape for days.
- Sweet & Salty: It hits that perfect crave-able balance of sugary caramel and savory sea salt.
What You Will Need:
- 1-8 oz package of cream cheese
- ¾ cup of caramel
- 2 cups of very cold whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
- ½ teaspoon of sea salt
Choosing Your Salted Caramel Goodness
The caramel frosting tastes great with with my homemade caramel recipe. The overwhelming caramel flavor with caramel you make yourself will elevate the flavor of your frosting. Jarred caramel works too though. Try to purchase a jarred caramel with a powerful flavor.
Whipping the Cream to Stiff Peaks
Place 1 cup of very cold heavy whipping cream into a cold bowl of a stand mixer or the bowl you will be using for your hand mixer. It should take 2 ½ to 3 minutes to achieve stiff peaks.
Combining the Caramel and Cream Cheese
Combining the cream cheese and the caramel is just as easy as whipping the whipping cream. The cream cheese is softened so it will combine easily with the caramel. It will take 2-3 minutes and you will be almost done with your frosting. Just make sure to use a separate bowl when mixing the caramel and cream cheese.
Wrapping It Up
Place the cream cheese mixture, the vanilla, the salt, and the remaining cup of whipping cream into the bowl with the stiff peaked whipping cream. Use your mixer to combine all the ingredients back into stiff peaks. This delicious frosting can be made ahead of time and should be stored in an airtight container in your fridge until you use it. Let it come up to room temperature before use and re-whip if necessary.
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FAQ's:
This delicious frosting can be ready in approximately 20 minutes from start to finish (active mixing time), making it a quick way to top your desserts.
Yes, you can use your favorite jarred caramel. However, for the most intense and elevated flavor, homemade caramel is recommended. If using jarred, choose a brand with a powerful caramel flavor.
For best results, use very cold heavy whipping cream and whip it in a cold bowl (ideally a chilled bowl from your freezer). It typically takes about 2.5 to 3 minutes to achieve stiff peaks with a mixer.
Mixing the softened cream cheese and caramel in a separate bowl before adding them to the whipped cream ensures they are well combined and smooth. This prevents over mixing the whipped cream and helps achieve the desired fluffy consistency for the final frosting.
This versatile frosting is perfect for leveling up cupcakes, cakes, or any other dessert that could benefit from a rich, creamy, salted caramel delight.
Yes! The salted caramel frosting can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days. Allow it to come to room temperature and re-whip briefly if needed before using.
Recipe
Whipped Salted Caramel Frosting (Stable & Creamy)
Ingredients
- 1 package of softened cream cheese
- ¾ cup of caramel
- 2 cups of very cold whipping cream divided
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon of sea salt
Method
- With a hand mixer or a stand mixer, whip one cup of whipping cream to stiff peaks. This should take about 2 ½ to 3 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine the caramel, sea salt, and cream cheese. About 2 minutes.
- Place the cream cheese mixture, the remaining cup of whipping cream, and the vanilla extract into the whipping cream that has already been whipped. Combine all the ingredients until they are combined and stiff peaks have formed. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
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Private Notes
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Let us know how it was!Key Takeaways
- Whipped salted caramel frosting elevates desserts and takes about 20 minutes to make.
- Use homemade caramel for the best flavor, but jarred caramel works in a pinch.
- To achieve stiff peaks, whip very cold heavy cream in a cold bowl for 2.5 to 3 minutes.
- Combine softened cream cheese and caramel in a separate bowl before mixing with whipped cream for a smooth consistency.
- Store the frosting in an airtight container in the fridge and re-whip before use if necessary.
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