Burnt Sugar Icing

Frosting and Icing - Dessert

This great burnt sugar icing recipe is from my husband's grandmother. It is delicious spread on your favorite cake or cupcakes.

Brief

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 1 cup

Burnt Sugar Icing

Ingredients

2 cups white sugar

2 tablespoons butter

¼ cup boiling water

½ cup milk

⅛ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Over a low heat pour 1/2 cup sugar into a heavy pan. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon for 8 to 10 minutes; or until it is caramelized (light brown colored).

Step 2

Pour the boiling water into the caramelized sugar and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Stir in the butter milk salt and remaining sugar. Boil the mixture until it reaches soft ball stage approximately 236 degrees F (115 degrees C). Cool the mixture to room temperature. When the mixture has cooled stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 3

With an electric mixer beat the mixture until it is thick and creamy. Spread on cake.

Nutritional Information

Burnt Sugar Icing

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 456.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.1g 2%

Carbohydrates: 101.5g 33%

Sugars: 101.5g

Fat: 6.4g 10%

Saturated Fat: 4g 20%

Cholesterol: 17.7mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 235.1IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.2mg 2%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 1.7mcg

Calcium: 38.6mg 4%

Magnesium: 3.6mg 1%

Potassium: 51.1mg 1%

Sodium: 126.2mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 57.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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