Rich and Fluffy Chocolate Caramel Frosting

Preparation info
  • Makes about

    2 cups

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Welcome to Claire's: 35 Years of Recipes and Reflections from the Landmark Vegetarian Restaurant

By Claire Criscuolo

Published 2014

  • About

Sometimes we put this frosting into a pastry bag and pipe it into cupcakes for a nice little surprise for our beloved customers.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup trans fat-free shortening
  • 3 tablespoons trans fat-free margarine or buttery spread (I like to use Earth Balance® brand)<

Method

Measure the shortening and the margarine into a mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer set on medium speed, cream this mixture for about 30 seconds, stopping once or twice to scrape the bowl. Add the remaining ingredients. Using a hand mixer set on low speed, beat this for about a minute, stopping once or twice to scrape the bowl. Raise the speed to medium-high and beat for an additional 2-3 minutes,