Last Minute Dulce de Leche Frosting
Quick and easy frosting using less than 5 ingredients. This recipe produces a softer set frosting, it's great for smaller cakes, cupcakes or cinnamon rolls but will not give you sharp edges or hold up well for piping
Ingredients
- 4 oz Unsalted Butter soft
- 1/2 can Dulce de leche*
- 1 cup Powdered sugar sifted
- Pinch Salt
- Splash Vanilla
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or using a hand mixer, beat the butter till smooth and creamy.
- Add the dulce and continue to beat for another minute.
- Add the powdered sugar in batches so it doesn't go flying everywhere then continue to beat till nice and fluffy
- Add salt and vanilla and mix to combine.
- Use to frost cake or chill briefly then use.
Notes
*I made half this recipe which was sufficient to frost the 6 inch round.
*I make my own dulce by simmering a can of sweetened condensed milk in my slow cooker for about 6 hours on low. One can of condensed milk is usually about 14oz, so if you're using store bought that would be about 7oz or roughly a cup
*You can use up to 8oz of butter if you want the frosting to be a bit firmer but bear in mind it still won't give you as sharp edges as say a meringue based buttercream or an American buttercream with shortening.