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Brown Sugar Buttercream

Recipe Summary

prep: 25 mins

total: 25 mins

Yield: Makes about 4 cups

Ingredients

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4 large egg whites

1 cup packed light-brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into tablespoons

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Brown Sugar Buttercream

Recipe Summary

prep: 25 mins

total: 25 mins

Yield: Makes about 4 cups

Brown Sugar Buttercream

Brown Sugar Buttercream

Brown Sugar Buttercream

Recipe Summary

prep: 25 mins

total: 25 mins

Yield: Makes about 4 cups

Recipe Summary

prep: 25 mins

total: 25 mins

Yield: Makes about 4 cups

prep: 25 mins

total: 25 mins

prep:

25 mins

total:

Yield: Makes about 4 cups

Makes about 4 cups

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into tablespoons

Directions

In a heatproof bowl set over (not in) a pan of simmering water, whisk together egg whites, sugar, and salt. Cook, whisking constantly, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is warm to the touch.

Transfer to the clean bowl of an electric mixer. Beat on medium speed until fluffy and cooled, about 15 minutes.

Raise speed to high; beat until stiff peaks form. Reduce speed to medium-low; add butter, 2 to 3 tablespoons at a time, until fully incorporated.

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116 Ratings

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116 Ratings

5 star values:

                                  33

4 star values:

                                  37

3 star values:

                                  28

2 star values:

                                  13

1 star values:

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116 Ratings

5 star values:

                                  33

4 star values:

                                  37

3 star values:

                                  28

2 star values:

                                  13

1 star values:

                                  5

116 Ratings

5 star values:

                                  33

4 star values:

                                  37

3 star values:

                                  28

2 star values:

                                  13

1 star values:

                                  5
  • 5 star values:
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Martha Stewart Member

Rating: 2.0 stars

01/25/2020

                I have had and made this type of frosting before so I had certain expectations. I used this one because it seemed simple and just a few ingredients.
                Basically at the end point, it was whipped butter that was slightly sweetened like caramel, not at all what a brown sugar butter cream should be. Aside from texture.
                I ended up adding vanilla and had the hubby run to the store for some confectioners sugar, I salvaged it by adding 2 cups of the sugar and 1 tsp of vanilla. It has more of a traditional vanilla buttercream taste with a hint of caramel. But at least it's not a giant glob of whipped, sweetened butter.
                Try baking-sense's recipe, Italian meringue buttercream (just add 2 tbs of molasses) or search on the site for chocolate chip layer cake, I believe you can find the link in there and instructions.
                That's my usual go to...should have stayed with a trusted favorite.

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

03/22/2013

                MAKE IS SEA SALT CARAMEL.  
                Delicious until you add the butter...it deflates immediately.  Adding the butter into the egg whites makes this soupy, but hang in there and KEEP beating.  Eventually it does come back together, becoming thick and creamy.  Okay for the middle of the cake filling, but I wouldn't use it to frost.  Too much like brown sugar-butter.   I added a touch of sea salt and 1 tsp caramel flavor to make a Sea Salt Caramel filling for my cake.

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

03/13/2013

                Taste fabulous

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

03/13/2013

                This was great until I added the tablespoon of butter. Went right to liquid.

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

01/24/2013

                I luv it!! Made these for my cupcakes n it was perfect! :)

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

01/11/2013

                Haven't made it yet, but sounds yummy.

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

07/17/2012

                Great recipe, i just thought it tasted to buttery when I added one stick of butter. I think it's even better without butter.

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: 2.0 stars

01/25/2020

                I have had and made this type of frosting before so I had certain expectations. I used this one because it seemed simple and just a few ingredients.
                Basically at the end point, it was whipped butter that was slightly sweetened like caramel, not at all what a brown sugar butter cream should be. Aside from texture.
                I ended up adding vanilla and had the hubby run to the store for some confectioners sugar, I salvaged it by adding 2 cups of the sugar and 1 tsp of vanilla. It has more of a traditional vanilla buttercream taste with a hint of caramel. But at least it's not a giant glob of whipped, sweetened butter.
                Try baking-sense's recipe, Italian meringue buttercream (just add 2 tbs of molasses) or search on the site for chocolate chip layer cake, I believe you can find the link in there and instructions.
                That's my usual go to...should have stayed with a trusted favorite.

Rating: 2.0 stars

Rating: Unrated

03/22/2013

                MAKE IS SEA SALT CARAMEL.  
                Delicious until you add the butter...it deflates immediately.  Adding the butter into the egg whites makes this soupy, but hang in there and KEEP beating.  Eventually it does come back together, becoming thick and creamy.  Okay for the middle of the cake filling, but I wouldn't use it to frost.  Too much like brown sugar-butter.   I added a touch of sea salt and 1 tsp caramel flavor to make a Sea Salt Caramel filling for my cake.

Rating: Unrated

Rating: Unrated

03/13/2013

                Taste fabulous  


                    
                This was great until I added the tablespoon of butter. Went right to liquid.

Rating: Unrated

01/24/2013

                I luv it!! Made these for my cupcakes n it was perfect! :)

Rating: Unrated

01/11/2013

                Haven't made it yet, but sounds yummy.

Rating: Unrated

07/17/2012

                Great recipe, i just thought it tasted to buttery when I added one stick of butter. I think it's even better without butter.

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