I have a new favorite frosting recipe for my cakes and cupcakes! It took me three tries, but I think I got it just right. It’s sweet and light and has a little something extra that comes from using brown sugar. I didn’t like the other recipes out there for one reason or another so I whipped up my own.
It’s easy to spread on a cake, and also lends itself to decorative piping.
It comes together in minutes…No cooking required!
Give it a try the next time you bake up some cupcakes!
Brown Sugar Frosting
by Zim on a Whim
Ingredients:
1 stick (1/2 cup) UNSALTED butter, softened
1 stick (1/2 cup) SALTED butter, softened
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup milk (not skim milk)
3 cups confectioner’s (powdered) sugar
Directions:
1. Using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl.
2. Add in vanilla and milk. Starting off slowly so it doesn’t go all over the place, combine the liquids with the creamed mixture. (It will look as though it’s not coming together – just combine until you no longer see the milk.)
3. Gradually add in the confectioner’s sugar and mix until smooth and creamy.
That’s it!
Note: If you are frosting a larger 2 layer cake, especially with decorative piping work, you may need to double the recipe.
I may try it with dark brown sugar soon to taste the difference!
Have a sweet week!
Zim on a Whim 
I have not ever used brown sugar in frosting… how does that differ? Do you notice a difference in taste? (It certainly LOOKs fabulous! ;o) )
Until recently, I have never used it either. It does add a different taste that is subtle, but noticeable. Like I said, it’s my new favorite and I’ll be using it a lot! Thanks for stopping by…
Boy, those cupcakes are cute! Wonder if the dark brown sugar will change the color of the frosting… what do you think?
Thanks, Joan. I think the dark brown would change the color a little. Hmm…I might have to move up making that next batch! 🙂
Oh wow! Those are ADORABLE!
Thank you, Suzan!
Sounds lovely and I bet it would pair wonderfully with banana cake, sweet potato cake, hummingbird cake… pretty much all cake!
You are right! And you don’t have to twist my arm to find out… 😉
LOOKS AMAZING!!!!
So pretty too! 😀
Thank you!
Hi! Do I need to keep my cupcakes refrigerated with this frosting recipe?
Hi Gigi…I left mine out for a while but then put them in the refrigerator for overnight. I guess it would also depend on the room temperature. I have pets so I can’t leave goodies like that out! haha