Brown sugar frosting is one of my most favorite frostings. If you use light brown sugar, as shown above, the brown sugar frosting tastes like a thicker version of the glaze on a glazed doughnut. If you use dark brown sugar, as shown below, the flavor is a bit richer and the frosting is somewhat more creamy. This makes sense since dark brown sugar is really just light brown sugar plus additional molasses.
You can't go wrong either way.
Brown Sugar Frosting Recipe
I got the delectable brown sugar frosting recipe from Southern Food on About.Com.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
- In a saucepan, melt butter.
- Add the brown sugar.
- Bring to a boil, lower heat to medium low, and continue to boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add the milk and return to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm.
- Gradually add sifted confectioners' sugar. (I would highly recommend sifting this confectioners' sugar. It's such a pain to sift, but it ensures that the frosting will be extra smooth.)
- Beat until thick enough to spread. If too thick, add a little hot water.
I've never made this type of frosting before...but it is beautiful and simple...great over a spice cupcake I bet!
ReplyDeleteoh I'm so happy with this recipe, as of last month I'm not allowed a lot of white sugar only brown sugar and unrefined brown sugar. Definately trying this thanks !
ReplyDeleteI just love brown sugar!
ReplyDeleteMolasses too.;>
I just used your recipe to make the frosting for my thanksgiving cupcakes (dark chocolate pumpkin cupcakes). Thank you so much for the idea. It came out so wonderful. And it smells amazing while its boiling.
ReplyDeleteI haven't had this for decades, when my grandmother use to make for special occasions. It triggered old memories, and I just mixed up a batch for the cake in the oven. Thanks for bringing this back into my life.
ReplyDeleteThis recipe looks fantastic! My step dad hates icing so this would be perfect for him so he stops complaining :)
ReplyDeleteoh my god, my batch turned out so sweet I had to drink 3 bottles of water afterwards. Anyway, thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing! I'm totally going to whip up a batch of banana cupcakes and frost them with this. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou just saved the day! I made apple "brownies" that turned out to be apple cake - in dire need of frosting. Perfect for dinner tonight!
ReplyDeleteMmm...I may have to try this on some blueberry cupcakes!
ReplyDeleteJust finished making this frosting for my banana cupcakes (also your recipe!) Sooooo excited to try these!
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Just made this to top Trader Joes Pumpkin Bread mix. Made it taste homemade! Thanks!
ReplyDeletevery good on oatmeal cake.
ReplyDeleteI turned your frosting into a glaze and tested it on some faux chicken drumsticks for April Fool's Day and it was delicious! Thanks for the Sugar Rush!
ReplyDeleteUsed this frosting on your Ultimate Vanilla Cupcakes. Was a huge hit with the family AND a classroom of picky third graders.
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ReplyDeletegoes good with these and some almond extract top with a cherry:)
This is very similar to my grandma's brown sugar frosting, but we always thicken it with peanut butter instead of powdered sugar (which would, of course, change the taste). Now I have a nephew allergic to nuts, so I am anxious to try your recipe in place of grandma's. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOoh - Now I want to try it your grandma's way! :)
DeleteI am going to try this frosting on crepes this morning. Hopefully they will turn out good!
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