Brown Sugar Buttercream Frosting
This brown sugar buttercream frosting is fluffy, smooth, tasty and super easy to make at home. It is made with brown sugar, softened butter, powdered sugar, and a little bit of milk. It has a delicious deep flavor and is perfect to use on cakes, cupcakes, and more!
Equipment
- 1 food processor optional
- 1 hand mixer or stand mixer
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Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¼ cup brown sugar light or dark
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk more if needed
Instructions
- Add the brown sugar to a food processor or blender and pulse it a few times until the texture is powdery. This step is optional.¼ cup brown sugar
- Using your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or electric hand mixer, cream the butter and brown sugar on high for 8-10 minutes until it is pale and fluffy.½ cup unsalted butter, ¼ cup brown sugar
- Stop the mixer, scrape down the sides of the bowl, and then mix in the vanilla and salt on low.1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Beat in 1 cup powdered sugar on low for 3 minutes and then beat in another cup for 3 more minutes.2 cups powdered sugar
- Mix in the milk 1 teaspoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.1 tablespoon milk
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Notes
Pulsing the brown sugar is optional. If you skip this step, the frosting will be a little grainy.
For extra smooth and creamy buttercream, sift the powdered sugar before mixing it in.
Use this buttercream to frost brown sugar cupcakes.
Storage: Store frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Before storing, place a piece of plastic wrap directly over the frosting to prevent it from forming a crust.
Freezing: This can be frozen for up to 2 months! Wrap in plastic wrap and seal tightly or place in a ziplock freezer bag and store in the freezer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 24.2gProtein: 0.1gFat: 7.7gSaturated Fat: 4.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.2gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 20.4mgSodium: 51.6mgPotassium: 10.7mgFiber: 0gSugar: 23.7gVitamin A: 64.7IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 7.5mgIron: 0mg
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