Caramel Glaze for Cakes and Desserts
A rich caramel glaze made with brown sugar, butter, and cream. Perfect for drizzling over cakes, quick breads, or bread pudding.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
Recommended Equipment
- Small saucepan
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar to the pan.4 tbsp salted butter | 1/4 cup light brown sugar | 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Cook the butter and sugar mixture for 1 minute, stirring constantly until bubbly. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a boil. Boil, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.1/2 cup heavy cream
- Remove the glaze from the heat and let it cool slightly. Spoon the warm caramel glaze over a cooled cake or dessert.
Use the glaze while still warm for the smoothest drizzling. If it thickens too much as it cools, warm it briefly over low heat or stir in a small splash of cream to loosen it.
Nutrition
Calories: 101kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 0.3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 34mgPotassium: 17mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 262IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.05mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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