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Brown Sugar Frosting


Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 6 cups
Close up photo of brown sugar frosting in a glass prep bowl.

Brown Sugar Frosting is the perfect topping for your favorite desserts! Made with a creamy butter base, it tastes delicious on top of sugar cookies, spice cakes, cupcakes, and more!

Ingredients  


Instructions

  • In a large bowl, using a hand or stand mixer, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add in 2 cups of the powdered sugar and continue mixing until light and creamy. Add in the remaining powdered sugar and mix again; stopping when the frosting is thick and well combined.
  • Add in the vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon of the heavy cream; mixing until the frosting is light and fluffy. If the frosting is still too thick to be piped, then add an additional 1 to 2 teaspoons of heavy cream and continue mixing until the desired consistency has been reached. If the frosting is too thin, then add a tiny bit more powdered sugar until the desired consistency has been reached.
  • This frosting can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature if it will be used within a few days. If the frosting won’t be used within a few days, cover and store in the refrigerator; set the frosting out at room temperature for 15 minutes before using.

Notes

  • Brown sugar can have a grainy consistency when used in frosting, the key is to cream the butter and brown sugar until the sugar no longer has any lumps and it’s mixed in well. 
  • Milk can be used as a substitute for heavy cream.
  • This will make enough frosting to pipe tall frosting on 12 cupcakes (as seen in the photos) or enough for a single layer of frosting piped onto 24 cupcakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 662kcal | Carbohydrates: 98g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 33mg | Sugar: 96g | Vitamin A: 988IU | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg

Find it online: www.sugarandsoul.co/brown-sugar-frosting/