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Caramel Frosting
Ingredients For: Caramel Frosting
3 cups packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons corn syrup
3 tablespoons butter
Dash of salt
3/4-cup cream
1-teaspoon vanilla
Instructions For: Caramel Frosting
In large saucepan, combine ingredients for and mix well to blend. Bring to a boil; cover and cook 3 minutes. Uncover and cook to 238° on candy thermometer or until soft ball forms when dropped in cold water. Cool for 3 minutes. Beat until thick and spreadable. It should begin to lose its glossiness.
Spread on layers and over sides of cake.
As you frost the cake, the frosting might become too stiff. Add a little hot water whenever necessary to make it spreadable. Dip knife or spatula in hot water to smooth caramel frosting out if needed.
Caramel frosting makes enough for a 2 to 3 layers.
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