Brown Sugar Icing
Elevate your homemade treats with this luscious Brown Sugar Icing, a rich and velvety topping that adds a caramel-like sweetness to cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more. Made with simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract, this easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes. The secret lies in gently simmering the brown sugar and milk to create a silky base, then whipping in powdered sugar for a smooth, spreadable consistency. Perfect for both frosting and piping, this indulgent icing sets beautifully, making it a versatile choice for everything from everyday desserts to celebratory confections. Treat your taste buds to the warm, buttery charm of brown sugar in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1.25 cups Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3 cups Powdered sugar (sifted)
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the brown sugar and stir constantly until the sugar fully dissolves, about 2-3 minutes.
Slowly pour in the milk while continuing to stir. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
Allow the mixture to cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
Gradually whisk in the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until a smooth and spreadable consistency is achieved. Add more milk, a tablespoon at a time, if the icing is too thick.
Once combined, beat the icing vigorously for about 2 minutes to ensure a fluffy texture.
Use the icing immediately for spreading or piping onto baked goods. It will firm up slightly as it sets.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2829 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.5 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.8 g | 159% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 151 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 767 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 590.3 g | 215% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 581.0 g | ||
| Protein | 10.6 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 594 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 697 mg | 15% | |
*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.
