Dulce De Leche Buttercream Frosting
This dulce de leche buttercream frosting is smooth and creamy with a rich caramel flavor. It's perfect for cakes, cookies, or cupcakes, and easy to make with only 5 ingredients!
Equipment
- 1 electric mixer or stand mixer with the paddle attachment
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Ingredients
- 226 grams unsalted butter room temperature
- 128 grams dulce de leche
- 400 grams powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Beat room temperature butter in the bowl of a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- Scrape down the side of the bowl and beat in the dulce de leche.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing on low speed. Stop to scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally.
- Mix in the vanilla and salt on medium-low until light and fluffy.
- Spread your frosting on a cake or add to a piping bag fitted with a large tip to pipe on cupcakes!
Notes
This recipe makes enough frosting to generously pipe on 12 cupcakes or frost and fill a 2 layer 8" round, 2-3 layer 6" round, or sheet cake.
Use room temperature butter and dulce de leche so they mix together easily.
Storage: Store dulce de leche buttercream in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Let come to room temperature on the counter before using.
Freezing: Freeze in a sealed container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Let thaw in the refrigerator overnight and then let come to room temperature. Whip before using.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 131.6kcalCarbohydrates: 33.4gSodium: 194.5mgPotassium: 1.7mgSugar: 32.7gCalcium: 0.5mgIron: 0.02mg
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