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Frosting, Icing & Fondant

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!

Prep:
25 min
Total Time:
3 hr
Skill Level:
Beginner
Yield:
3 1/2 cups

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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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.