This Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting combines the molasses flavor of brown sugar with the tang of cream cheese. All you need is a stand mixer and 5 minutes to make this creamy frosting. Perfect for topping your favorite cakes, cupcakes, or cookies.
The Best Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting
A rich homemade frosting that’s not too sweet and is thick enough to pipe onto your favorite cupcakes or spread on your favorite cake or cinnamon rolls. It uses both powdered sugar and brown sugar with a touch of cinnamon for that perfect combination.
Take a break from regular cream cheese frosting and whip up this creamy brown sugar cream cheese frosting. The brown sugar adds a nice molasses flavor that gives the frosting a nice warmth and goes great with some pecans sprinkled on top.
It’s perfect for topping Carrot Cake Cupcakes, or a Banana Layer Cake. If you’ve got 5 minutes, you can make this easy frosting recipe using ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
Using your stand mixer, you’ll beat all the ingredients together. From there, you can either refrigerate or freeze it or use it right away.
Cream Cheese frosting are my favorite, not only for the flavor the cream cheese adds but the extra thickness it adds to the frosting. This makes it the ideal type of frosting to pipe as it will easily hold its shape.
It’s so much fun adding different flavors to a basic cream cheese frosting recipe to mix things up and bring out the flavors in your baked goods. Brown sugar is a natural for any of the Fall and Winter flavored cakes like apple, banana, and carrot, but also keep it in mind for topping cinnamon rolls.
Think of this creamy frosting any time you might use a caramel frosting. It comes together so quickly and you don’t have to turn on the stove!
Why You’ll Love This Homemade Frosting Recipe
- Quick: This recipe takes a total time of 5 minutes to make an easy topping for your favorite desserts.
- Simple: You only need 5 ingredients to make it.
- Flavorful: The brown sugar adds a depth of flavor that gives regular cream cheese frosting a run for its money.
Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients
- Cream cheese: You’ll need full-fat cream cheese for this frosting recipe. Make sure you grab the block of cream cheese and not the kind that comes in a tub.
- Pantry staples: You’ll need light brown sugar, powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and pure vanilla extract. You could also use dark brown sugar for a more intense flavor.
- Butter: You’ll need softened unsalted butter for this recipe.
How To Make Cream Cheese Frosting With Brown Sugar (Step-by-Step Instructions)
Step One: Combine
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the cream cheese and butter. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Then, add the sugars, vanilla, and cinnamon.
Leftovers and Storage
Store frosting in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freezer for up to 2 months. Let it thaw in the fridge before using. You may need to re-whip the frosting to get it fluffy again so it’s easier to spread.
Tips and Tricks for Foolproof Results
- Use room temperature butter and cream cheese so your frosting doesn’t clump.
- If you don’t have a stand mixer, use an electric hand mixer and a large bowl to make the frosting.
- If the frosting is too thick, add milk or cream to get your desired consistency. On the other hand, add more powdered sugar if it’s too thin or try putting it in the refrigerator for a few minutes.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces cream cheese room temp
- 8 tablespoons butter room temp
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Instructions
- With an electric mixer combine the cream cheese and butter. Add the sugars, vanilla and cinnamon. If it is too thick, thin with milk or cream.
Notes
- You can thin the frosting with milk if using as a glaze or if it is too thick.
- If the frosting is too thin, try refrigerating it first and if it is still too thin, add additional powdered sugar.
