How to make easy and decadent dulce de leche buttercream frosting!
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Dulce de leche just has a way of rolling off the tongue and sounding exquisite! So something like Dulce de Leche Buttercream Frosting sounds like it’s going to send your taste buds on a luxurious vacation! And you’re absolutely right, it does!
If you’re not sure what that is, dulce de leche is a Spanish phrase for caramelized or sweetened milk. So this frosting is like the top tier of ultimate creamy caramel flavors! I first tried this frosting on my Dulce de Leche Cupcakes, and they turned out to be some of the most divine desserts I’ve ever tasted!
The best part is that those fancy cupcakes were way easier to make than you probably think. All it took was making this simple, and scrumptious Dulce de Leche Buttercream Frosting and some crunchy Easy Caramel Cupcake Toppers, and there they were… the perfect caramel lover’s dream dessert!
Those decadent cupcakes had a stunning presentation, and the caramel-y flavors were absolutely dreamy! But this dulce de leche frosting doesn’t have to be saved for that cupcake recipe in particular. You can make this dreamy frosting for any other cupcake flavor you want to pair it with!
Ready to see what all this fabulous frosting fuss is about? Then let’s get this baking party started! Here’s how to make dreamy and delectable Dulce de Leche Buttercream Frosting.
To make dulce de leche buttercream frosting, all you need is: unsalted butter, a can of dulce de leche, powdered sugar, and some kitchen utensils. First, beat the butter by itself in a stand mixer until it has doubled in size. Then, add in half of the can of dulce de leche and mix the ingredients again. Add in the powdered sugar and beat again for 8-10 minutes. Finally, transfer the frosting to a piping bag lined with a piping tip and close it off with a bag tie. Now you’re ready to decorate!
Easy Buttercream Equipment
I’ll begin this little frosting recipe by going over my simple frosting equipment. There’s not a lot needed here, just a few common mixing tools along with some piping utensils. Here are all of the tools I use to make my easy dulce de leche frosting:
- Measuring Cup
- Measuring spoons
- KitchenAid mixer
- Silicone spatulas
- Piping bags
- Piping bag ties
- Jumbo piping tips
Dulce de Leche Buttercream Ingredients
I bet you’re over there thinking that I must have some long and elaborate list of secret ingredients that I used to make such a fancy frosting. Well I’m happy to let you know that’s not the case at all! You only need 3 simple and sweet ingredients to make my easy dulce de leche frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- ½ can Dulce de leche
- 4 cups powdered sugar
How to Make Dreamy Dulce de Leche Buttercream Frosting
Moving on to the main event: making this dreamy and divine frosting! This process is super easy to follow along with so even beginner bakers can feel comfortable trying this recipe out. Here’s how to make my decadent dulce de leche buttercream frosting:
- First, measure out the dulce de leche buttercream frosting ingredients with the measuring cup and spoons.
- Next, prepare a stand mixer with a whisk attachment and a large mixing bowl.
- Drop the room temp butter into the large mixer bowl.
- Beat the butter by itself for about 5 minutes or until it has doubled in size.
- Then, scoop the dulce de leche into the butter.
- Beat the ingredients together until they’re completely mixed.
- Next, add in the powdered sugar.
- Beat the frosting ingredients together one more time on high for 8-10 minutes.
- Next, prepare a piping bag with a jumbo piping tip.
- Finally, scoop the dulce de leche frosting into the piping bag and close it off with a piping bag tie. Now you’re ready to decorate!
Storing Dulce de Leche Frosting
To store dulce de leche frosting: first, transfer the frosting to an airtight container or a freezer-safe Ziploc bag. Store the frosting in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months. If freezing, I like to double-bag the frosting because it helps save some space. Label the date on the outside to keep up with freshness. Remember to bring the frosting to room temperature and whip it again before using.
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- Easy Caramel Cupcake Toppers
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- Caramel Apple Slices
- Caramel-Topped Banana Bread
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- Baked Apples
- Dulce de Leche Cupcakes
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Dulce de Leche Buttercream
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- ½ can Dulce de leche
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- First, measure out the dulce de leche buttercream frosting ingredients with the measuring cup and spoons.
- Next, prepare a stand mixer with a whisk attachment and a large mixing bowl.
- Drop the room temp butter into the large mixer bowl.
- Beat the butter by itself for about 5 minutes or until it has doubled in size.
- Then, scoop the dulce de leche into the butter.
- Beat the ingredients together until they’re completely mixed.
- Next, add in the powdered sugar.
- Beat the frosting ingredients together one more time on high for 8-10 minutes.
- Next, prepare a piping bag with a jumbo piping tip.
- Finally, scoop the dulce de leche frosting into the piping bag and close it off with a piping bag tie. Now you’re ready to decorate!
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