Brown Sugar Frosting
The best frosting that will go with any cupcake you choose to make! It has a great brown sugar flavor!
Servings: 14 servings
Calories: 4143kcal
Cost: $5
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (339g) unsalted Butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons (38g) packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups (339g) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Beat the butter until smooth in a large bowl or stand mixer. Add brown sugar and cream until fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
- Add vanilla, heavy whipping cream and salt and mix until combined.
- Reduce mixer to medium-low speed and while mixer is running, slowly add powdered sugar and mix until smooth, about 1-2 minutes. Then increase the mixer to medium-high and beat until fluffy and light, about 5 minutes.
- Frost cupcakes as desired
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Notes
- Frosting can be stored in refrigerator for up to 2 days. Let come to room temperature and if needed, re-fluff with mixer for a few minutes before using.
- I prefer using a stand mixer to make frosting - it's much easier, faster and makes it fluffier than a hand mixer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 4143kcal | Carbohydrates: 397g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 292g | Saturated Fat: 185g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 76g | Trans Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 783mg | Sodium: 649mg | Potassium: 186mg | Sugar: 389g | Vitamin A: 9171IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 1mg