Brown Sugar Frosting
Elevate your desserts with this luscious Brown Sugar Frosting, a rich and velvety topping that’s perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. Made with simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, packed brown sugar, and creamy heavy cream, this frosting boasts an irresistibly caramel-like flavor with just the right amount of sweetness. Its smooth, creamy texture is achieved by carefully blending powdered sugar and a touch of vanilla extract, creating a decadent finish that spreads beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes of cooking and cooling time, this recipe is both quick and easy, making it the ideal choice for busy bakers. Whether you're dressing up a fall-themed dessert or adding depth to a classic vanilla cake, this brown sugar frosting will leave everyone craving more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the packed brown sugar to the melted butter and stir continuously until the sugar dissolves completely, about 2-3 minutes.
Pour in the heavy cream, whisking constantly, and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Allow it to simmer for 1-2 minutes, then remove it from the heat.
Let the brown sugar mixture cool for about 10-15 minutes until it reaches a lukewarm temperature.
Transfer the cooled mixture to a large mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, gradually beat in the powdered sugar, about 1 cup at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
Add the vanilla extract and salt, then beat the frosting until smooth and creamy.
The frosting is now ready to use. Spread it onto your favorite cake, cupcakes, or cookies. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4627 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.0 g | 174% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.0 g | 400% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 368 mg | 123% | |
| Sodium | 768 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 872.5 g | 317% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 858.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 362 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 584 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
