Gluten Free Caramel Frosting

This frosting takes a little effort, but it's so good on a Gluten Free chocolate cupcake.

I think I liked the frosting better than the actual cupcake...which works out perfectly because my 3-year old doesn't to frosting, so we split it and I think I get the better end of the deal!

Pair this frosting with any chocolate cake or cupcake.  This makes enough frosting for one cake or 24 cupcakes.

Gluten Free Caramel Frosting 

for Gluten Free Chocolate Cake

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup butter, cubed

1/4 cup milk

2 to 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar

In a heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, and milk.  Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved.  Increase heat to medium.  DO NOT stir.  Cook for 3-6 minutes or until bubbles form in center of mixture and syrup turns amber. 

Remove from heat; transfer to a small bowl.  Cool to room temperature.  Gradually beat in powdered sugar.

Also try:

Gluten Free Buttercream Frosting

or 

Gluten Free Chocolate Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting