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Recipe Brown Sugar Buttercream
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Brown Sugar Buttercream

Course Dessert, Frosting
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword brown-sugar-buttercream, brown-sugar-frosting, buttercream-recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 7 cups
Calories 934kcal
Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream plus additional as needed to thin
  • 1 1/4 cup salted butter (2 1/2 sticks) softened
  • 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 6 cups powdered sugar sifted

Instructions

  • In a medium-size heavy bottomed saucepan bring the brown sugar and heavy cream to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Set aside to cool enough to still be pourable, but not set.
  • In a medium-size mixing bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed whip the butter and vanilla. Add the brown sugar and cream mixture. Beat until combined stopping to scrape the sides of the bowl periodically.
  • Lower the speed of the mixer and gradually add the powdered sugar. Stop and scrape the sides of the bowl between additions.
  • Add additional heavy cream 1 Tbsp at a time to thin to spreading consistency, as needed.
  • After the powdered sugar is added raise speed to medium and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Use immediately or store chilled in an airtight container until ready to use. If chilled, beat again before using.
  • Refrigerate any leftovers for up to 5 days.

Notes

This recipe makes enough to frost: 24 cupcakes, 1 9-inch (2) layer cake, 1 8-inch (3) layer cake or (1) 9 x 13-inch sheet cake

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 934kcal | Carbohydrates: 150g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 311mg | Potassium: 90mg | Sugar: 147g | Vitamin A: 1263IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg