Smooth Brown Sugar Buttercream Frosting (No Grain!)
If you’ve never tried brown sugar buttercream, get ready—this frosting is next-level good. It’s sweet, creamy, and has the dreamiest caramel-y flavor thanks to the brown sugar. As a trained pastry chef, I’m very picky about frosting textures, and this one? Smooth as silk. No graininess here—just rich, fluffy buttercream that pipes beautifully and tastes amazing on everything from spice cakes to chocolate cupcakes.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup brown sugar, light or dark, (160g)
- ¼ cup water
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened, (226g)
- 3 cups confectioners sugar, (340g)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tsp milk
Equipment
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat add the ¾ cup brown sugar and ¼ cup water.
- Mix slowly and stir as the sugar melts. Stir for 3-4 minutes until all the sugar has dissolved. Let cool or place in the fridge for 20 minutes.
- In the bowl of a hand or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment cream the 1 cup butter and 3 cups confectioners sugar on low speed moving up to medium as the sugar mixes in.
- Continue to mix on medium speed for 1 minute. Stop and scrape down the sides.
- Add in the brown sugar syrup and mix again on medium speed for 1-2 minutes.
- Slow the mixer down to low and add in the salt and milk. Mix again for 30 seconds.
- Use to frost cakes and cupcakes.
Notes
Do not skip the cooling time for the simple syrup. If the syrup is too hot it will melt the butter when you add it to the bowl.
STORAGE AND FREEZING
Storing: To store outside of the fridge, keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. If storing in the fridge, keep it in an airtight container and bring it to room temperature before using it as it will thicken slightly. Freezing: Buttercream can be frozen for up to three months if stored in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag with as much air removed as possible. Thaw overnight in the fridge and re-whip with a mixer before using.Serving: 1portion, Calories: 305kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 41mg, Sodium: 10mg, Potassium: 24mg, Sugar: 43g, Vitamin A: 473IU, Calcium: 17mg, Iron: 1mg
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