Author Notes
This is my favorite frosting to use for this fall. The brown sugar gives the frosting a bit of complexity and makes it less sweet and more molassesy. —Leah
Ingredients
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1 cup
butter, at room temperature
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6 cups
confectioner's sugar
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1/4 cup
heavy cream
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1/8 cup
water
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1/8 cup
brown sugar
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2 teaspoons
vanilla extract
Directions
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Combine the water and brown sugar in a small sauce pan and simmer over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.
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Remove the water and sugar mixture from the heat and add the vanilla extract. Set aside to cool completely.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
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While still beating, slowly add the sugar and water mixture. Continue to beat until incorporated.
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Sift in 1 cup of the confectioner's sugar. Beat until incorporated and repeat with the remaining confectioner's sugar, 1 cup at a time.
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While still beating, slowly add the cream and beat until incorporated
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