Caramel Frosting

1. 1

   Bring 3 c. sugar, cream, butter, and baking soda to boil in a heavy sauce-pan.

2. 2

   Remove from heat, and keep warm.

3. 3

   Sprinkle remaining 3/4 c. sugar in a heavy saucepan.

4. 4

   Cook over med. heat, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and syrup is light golden brown.

5. 5

   (Sugar will clump before melting.)

6. 6

   Gradually pour into whipping cream mixture.

7. 7

   (Mixture will bubble.)

8. 8

   Stir until smooth. Cook over med. heat, stirring often, 10-12 min. or until a candy thermometer registers 240 degrees (soft ball stage).

9. 9

   Remove from heat.

10. 10

    Beat at high speed with an electric mixer until spreading consistency (8-10 min.)

11. 11

    3 c. Great on layer cake.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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