Best 2 Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our collection of delectable brown sugar cream cheese frosting recipes. These luscious frostings, made with the perfect balance of sweet brown sugar and tangy cream cheese, are guaranteed to elevate your baking creations to new heights. From classic cakes and cupcakes to rich brownies and moist bundt cakes, these versatile frostings are the perfect finishing touch to satisfy any sweet tooth. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, we'll guide you through the process of creating these irresistible frostings that will leave your taste buds dancing. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a delightful frosting adventure!

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET POTATO CUPCAKES, BROWN SUGAR CREAM CHEESE FROSTING, CANDIED PECANS

Sweet Potato Cupcakes, Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting, Candied Pecans image

Provided by Food Network

Categories dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 18 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 26

Ingredients

One 16-ounce can sweet potatoes
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting, recipe follows
Candied Pecans, recipe follows
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
3 sticks butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup light brown sugar
6 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
1 egg white
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound chopped pecans

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cupcake pan with 18 paper liners, set aside.
Make the sweet potato puree by processing the sweet potatoes in a food processor. Set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger and nutmeg.
In a large bowl, whisk together the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and eggs. Add the dry ingredients. Whisk in the sweet potato puree. Fill each cupcake in the prepared pan three-quarters full of batter.
Bake until the tops spring back when touched and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool.
To assemble: Frost the cupcakes with the Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting. Sprinkle with the Candied Pecans.
In a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese until creamy. Add the butter and beat until well incorporated. Add the light brown sugar and beat until fluffy. Add the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, beating until well incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and beat until combined.
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
Beat the egg white in a bowl until frothy; whisk 4 teaspoons water and the vanilla extract into the egg. Stir the sugar, cinnamon and salt into the egg mixture. Add the chopped pecans, stir to coat completely. Spread the pecans onto the baking sheet. Bake the pecans, stirring about every 20 minutes, until the coating forms a glaze, about 1 hour. Allow to cool on the baking sheet.

BROWN SUGAR CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting image

This is an alternative to the classic recipe that calls for powdered sugar. My husband and I use it to frost fruit cocktail cake. Try it on applesauce cake, spice cake, banana cake, or carrot cake, too.

Provided by Anne Brothers & Rick Smetzer

Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Cream Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

Melt butter and allow to cool.
In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, brown sugar, vanilla and almond extract. Beat with an electric mixer. When mixture starts to stiffen, stop mixer and add honey.
Continue to beat until light and fluffy. Do not over mix, or it will collapse.
Spread immediately and store cake in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 30.7 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 67.5 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

Tips:

Use softened butter and cream cheese for a smooth and creamy frosting.
Beat the butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy before adding the powdered sugar.
Add the powdered sugar gradually, beating well after each addition.
For a richer frosting, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
For a tangy frosting, add a tablespoon of lemon juice.
For a nutty frosting, add a tablespoon of chopped walnuts or pecans.
For a chocolate frosting, add a tablespoon of cocoa powder.
For a coffee frosting, add a tablespoon of instant coffee powder.
For a caramel frosting, add a tablespoon of caramel sauce.
For a maple frosting, add a tablespoon of maple syrup.

Conclusion:

Brown sugar cream cheese frosting is a versatile and delicious frosting that can be used on a variety of cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a perfect brown sugar cream cheese frosting every time.