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Top of round layered cake covered with creamy caramel condensed milk frosting and large flakes of coconut.

Creamy Caramel Sweetened Condensed Milk Frosting

This creamy caramel frosting starts with a base of caramelized sweetened condensed milk and cream cheese for a finish that is rich and flavorful. It is great with chocolate cake, apple cake, banana cake, and more!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 24 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
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Instructions

  • In a saucepan, bring 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk, ¾ cup light brown sugar and ½ cup butter to a boil over medium heat. Stir constantly and allow to boil for 3-5 minutes. The frosting should be like a thick pudding.
  • Cool caramel mixture to room temperature. This may take a while, but you can put it in the refrigerator to speed the process if you want to. When cooled, it should be thick enough to almost hold it's shape. See the picture in the post for reference.
  • Whip 8 oz cream cheese and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Add cooled caramel mixture and beat for at least a couple of minutes.
  • Spread over cooled cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 84mg | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 289IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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