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Brown Sugar Buttercream Frosting Recipe

The sweet, rich flavor of brown sugar blended into a soft and fluffy buttercream frosting will take any dessert to the next level. Brown sugar frosting is easy to make and will add a new depth of delicious to any of your favorite layer cakes or cupcakes!
  • Prep25 min
  • Total Time3 hr
  • Amount3 1/2 cups
    Skill LevelBeginner
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup firmly-packed dark brown sugar

  • 1/3 cup water

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1-1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter, softened

  • 3 cups powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar)

  • Tools

  • Small saucepan

  • Spatula

  • Heat-proof bowl

  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer

Instructions

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  1. In a small saucepan, combine dark brown sugar and water. Bring to a boil stirring constantly over medium-high heat, just until sugar dissolves.
  2. Reduce heat to medium, cook 1 minute, then remove from heat. Using a clean spatula, stir in salt.
  3. Transfer to a heat-proof bowl, cover and let cool completely to room temperature (about 2-3 hours).
  4. In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar syrup until smooth.
  5. Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down bottom and sides of bowl as necessary. Beat until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.

Notes

    • Syrup may be cooled in the refrigerator, but only to room temperature; if it is left refrigerated for too long, it may harden.
    • Butter should be softened, but not too warm. If butter is too warm, buttercream will be too soft and may separate.
    • To store: Frosting should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 weeks and can be frozen for up to 6 weeks.

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