Brown Sugar-Maple Frosting

Frostings and Icings

Brown Sugar-Maple Frosting

Brown Sugar-Maple Frosting
  • PREP TIME
    0 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    20 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    39

Transform your autumn desserts with this decadent, toffee-like frosting. Perfect for topping everything from spiced apple cakes to pumpkin cookies, this intensely sweet glaze captures the essence of fall flavors. A delicate touch is all you need to elevate your baked creations.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    28 g
  • Cholesterol
    11 mg
  • Protein
    0 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    32 mg
  • Sugar
    27 g
  • Fat
    4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. (2 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Add the brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup. Stir constantly until the sugar is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. (3-5 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View Stir in the milk and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently to prevent scorching. (2-3 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View Pour the hot mixture into the bowl of an electric mixer and let it cool slightly. (10-12 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View Add the sifted powdered sugar and the remaining 1 tablespoon of maple syrup to the cooled mixture.

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06 Step

Recipe View Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until the frosting is smooth, glossy, and reaches your desired consistency. Add a touch more milk if needed to thin it out. (2-3 minutes)

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07 Step

Recipe View For best results, spread the frosting while it's still slightly warm. The warmth will help it glide smoothly over your cake or cookies.

For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar.
Sifting the powdered sugar is crucial to avoid a grainy frosting.
Toasted walnuts or pecans add a delightful crunch and complementary flavor.
A pinch of sea salt can balance the sweetness beautifully.

Nestor Moore

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 13 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)

  • Zachariah Kiehn

    Jun 11, 2025

    I found the frosting a little too thick, so I added an extra tablespoon of milk and it was just right. Thanks for the recipe!

  • Ernie Witting

    May 14, 2025

    This is my new go-to frosting for fall baking! It's easy to make and tastes incredible. My family loved it!

  • Rhiannon Windler

    Mar 13, 2025

    This frosting is amazing! It's so rich and flavorful, but definitely very sweet. I paired it with a spice cake and it was perfect.

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