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Simple Caramel Drizzle

This caramel drizzle is rich, buttery, and perfect for finishing cupcakes, cakes, or cookies.
Prep Time10 minutes
Keyword: caramel drizzle, caramel sauce, easy caramel recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 Tbsp unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream warmed
  • Pinch of salt use flaky salt for a salted caramel version

Instructions

  • Heat the sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly as it melts. It will clump before melting keep going.
  • Once fully melted and amber in color, carefully add the butter. The mixture will bubble, stir until melted and smooth.
  • Slowly pour in the warm cream while stirring. Again, it will bubble up.
  • Let the caramel simmer for about 1 minute, then remove from heat.
  • Stir in a pinch of salt and let cool slightly before drizzling.

Notes

Caramel thickens as it cools — drizzle while warm for best results.
If it seizes or thickens too much, gently rewarm and stir.
Store leftover caramel in a jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Rewarm before using.
This caramel pairs especially well with chocolate cupcakes and salted buttercream.