Description
This delicious salted caramel cake filling is perfect for cupcakes and layer cakes. Its rich flavor and creamy texture will elevate any dessert to a new level!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar, stirring constantly until it turns a deep amber color.
- Carefully add the butter and stir until melted.
- Slowly add the heavy cream while stirring; the mixture will bubble up.
- Stir in the sea salt and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Allow the caramel to cool before using as a filling.
Notes
- Store any leftover caramel in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Reheat gently before using if it hardens.
- This filling can be used in conjunction with buttercream for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg