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Creamy Brown Sugar Frosting
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This frosting is a delicious combination of cream cheese, butter, and brown sugar with a hint of orange and vanilla flavor. It's easy to make and perfect for topping cakes or cupcakes.
serves/makes:
ready in:
30-60 minutes
30-60 minutes
ingredients
12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed or brewed coffee
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
directions
Combine the cream cheese and butter in a large mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed with an electric mixer until combined and fluffy.
Add the brown sugar and beat for 1 minute or until blended, scraping down the sides as needed.
With the mixer running, add the powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the orange juice concentrate and vanilla. Mix well then place in the refrigerator until spreadable, about 30 minutes.
tools needed
Mixing Bowl: For combining the cream cheese, butter, brown sugar, powdered sugar, orange juice concentrate, and vanilla extract to make the frosting.
Electric Mixer: To beat the cream cheese mixture together until smooth and fluffy.
Measuring Cups and Spoons: For accurately measuring the brown sugar, powdered sugar, orange juice concentrate, and vanilla extract.
Spreader or Piping Bag (optional): For spreading the frosting on cakes or cupcakes, or for piping decorative designs.
nutrition data
70 calories, 5 grams fat, 7 grams carbohydrates, 0 grams protein per tablespoon. This recipe is low in sodium.
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