Caramel Cake Filling
A luscious caramel filling that elevates cakes and pastries with its silky, smooth texture and perfect balance of sweetness and sea salt.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Fills about 2 layers of cake or 12 filled cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it turns a deep amber color.
- Add the butter and stir until completely melted and combined.
- Gradually add the heavy cream while whisking vigorously to avoid lumps.
- Stir in the sea salt and vanilla extract after ensuring the caramel is smooth.
- Allow the caramel filling to cool before using it between cakes or in filled cupcakes.
Notes
Store your caramel filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat slightly in the microwave for a spreadable consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filling
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6.5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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