Salted Caramel Frosting

Yield: Enough for 24 cupcakes
Prep Time: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup salted butter at room temperature
4 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup caramel sauce (completely cooled)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt.

1.  In a large mixing bowl, whip butter on medium-high speed 3-4 minutes or until pale and fluffy.

2.  Add powdered sugar a little at a time and blend on low speed until the mixture comes together.

3.  Add the caramel sauce and vanilla, and then whip on medium-high speed for about 2-3 minutes or until the frosting is light and fluffy.

4.  Set the sea salt aside for now.  You will use it later after frosting the cupcakes.