Description
A rich and creamy brown sugar buttercream frosting that brings warmth and comfort to any dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the brown sugar with 1/4 cup of water in a saucepan over medium heat until it becomes a simple syrup. Allow it to cool.
- Cream the softened butter in a mixing bowl until smooth and fluffy.
- Gradually add the cooled brown sugar syrup and mix until well combined.
- Add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until the frosting reaches a smooth and luscious consistency.
- Use this heavenly frosting to adorn your favorite cakes, top fluffy cupcakes, or fill delightful cookie sandwiches.
Notes
Make-ahead magic: You can prepare the frosting a day in advance and store it in an airtight container in the fridge. Just be sure to let it come to room temperature before using.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg