Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with our Brown Sugar Caramel Frosting. This rich and velvety frosting is crafted from a blend of brown sugar and butter, creating a deep caramel flavor that transforms any cake or cupcake into a gourmet treat. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply to elevate your weeknight desserts, this easy recipe will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen. Whether you’re looking to frost a layered cake or drizzle over brownies, this versatile icing is sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 to 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat until fully melted.
- Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved.
- Add the milk and mix well.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring constantly for 2–3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Beat in 2 cups of powdered sugar until smooth; adjust thickness by adding more powdered sugar if needed.
- Stir in the vanilla extract before using immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg