Caramel Buttercream

I had never made this type of buttercream before. It is not as stiff as other buttercreams but it is amazing.

4 cups confectioners sugar

1 tsp vanilla 

2/3 cup caramel topping

1/3 cup shortening

1/3 cup margarine

cream together the margarine and shortening

add the vanilla

next add the caramel topping

add the confectioners sugar; 1 cup at a time. If the frosting seems too dry add a little milk (to store the frosting, place a damp cloth over top and refrigerate)

Using a piping bag pipe the frosting onto the cupcake (I used the spice cupcakes)

I then use a ziploc bag (when a corner snipped off) and drizzle some more caramel topping

Enjoy!!!