Favorite Caramel Frosting

1. 1

   Sprinkle 1/2 cup sugar in a heavy saucepan; place over medium heat.

2. 2

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

3. 3

   Combine remaining 2 1/2 cups sugar, milk, beaten egg and salt, stirring well; stir in butter.

4. 4

   Stir butter mixture into hot caramelized sugar.

5. 5

   (The mixture will tend to lump, becoming smooth with further cooking.)

6. 6

   Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until a candy thermometer registers 230u00b0 (about 15 to 20 minutes).

7. 7

   Cool 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Beat with a wooden spoon to almost spreading consistency (about 5 minutes) and spread on cooled cake.

9. 9

   about 2 1/2 cups.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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