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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
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz Unsalted Butter soft
  • 1/2 can Dulce de leche*
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar sifted
  • Pinch Salt
  • Splash Vanilla

Method
 

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or using a hand mixer, beat the butter till smooth and creamy.
  2. Add the dulce and continue to beat for another minute.
  3. Add the powdered sugar in batches so it doesn't go flying everywhere then continue to beat till nice and fluffy
  4. Add salt and vanilla and mix to combine.
  5. 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.