Brown Sugar Buttercream Frosting Food

BROWN SUGAR BUTTERCREAM

Steps:

• 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.

BROWN SUGAR FROSTING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, using a hand or stand mixer, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
• Add in 2 cups of the powdered sugar and continue mixing until light and creamy. Add in the remaining powdered sugar and mix again; stopping when the frosting is thick and well combined.
• Add in the vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon of the heavy cream; mixing until the frosting is light and fluffy. If the frosting is still too thick to be piped, then add an additional 1 to 2 teaspoons of heavy cream and continue mixing until the desired consistency has been reached. If the frosting is too thin, then add a tiny bit more powdered sugar until the desired consistency has been reached.
• This frosting can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature if it will be used within a few days. If the frosting won't be used within a few days, cover and store in the refrigerator; set the frosting out at room temperature for 15 minutes before using.

CONFETTI CAKE WITH BROWN SUGAR BUTTERCREAM

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease parchment., In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Beat in butter. Add egg whites, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in milk and extracts. Gently fold in jimmies., Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., For buttercream, in a heatproof bowl of a stand mixer, whisk egg whites, brown sugar and salt until blended. Place over simmering water in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisking constantly, heat mixture until a thermometer reads 160°, about 2-3 minutes., Remove from heat. With whisk attachment of stand mixer, beat on high speed until stiff glossy peaks form, about 7 minutes., Gradually beat in butter, a few tablespoons at a time, on medium speed until smooth. Beat in vanilla and enough food coloring to achieve desired color., Immediately spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Decorate with sprinkles. Store in refrigerator.

BROWN SUGAR BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This usually takes 3-5 minutes. Do not rush through this step or else you will end up with grainy and gritty icing.
• Add vanilla extract, cinnamon powder and mix until combined.
• Start adding powdered sugar gradually, 1 cup at a time, while mixing until all the powdered sugar has been incorporated.
• If the frosting starts to become too thick, mix in a little heavy cream.
• Mix one final time until icing is smooth and creamy. If icing is too thick, mix in more heavy cream. If icing is too thin, mix in more powdered sugar. Enjoy!

BROWN SUGAR BUTTERCREAM

Steps:

• Combine egg whites and salt in a large bowl.
• Stir together brown sugar and water in a small heavy saucepan and bring to a boil over moderately high heat, washing down side of pan with a pastry brush dipped in water. When sugar syrup reaches boil, start beating whites with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until frothy, then add lemon juice and beat at medium speed until whites just hold soft peaks. (Do not beat again until sugar syrup is ready.)
• Meanwhile, put candy thermometer into sugar syrup and continue boiling until syrup reaches 238-242°F. Immediately remove from heat and pour into a heatproof 1-cup glass measure. Slowly pour hot syrup in a thin stream down side of bowl into egg whites, beating constantly at high speed. Beat meringue, scraping down bowl with a rubber spatula, until meringue is cool to the touch, about 6 minutes. (It's important that meringue is properly cooled before proceeding.)
• With mixer at medium speed, gradually add butter 1 piece at a time, beating well after each addition until incorporated. (If meringue is too warm and buttercream looks soupy after some of butter is added, briefly chill bottom of bowl in a large bowl filled with ice water for a few seconds before continuing to beat in remaining butter.) Continue beating until buttercream is smooth. (Mixture may look curdled before all of butter is added, but will come back together before beating is finished.) Add vanilla and beat 1 minute more.

BROWN SUGAR BUTTERCREAM

Steps:

• Combine egg whites and salt in a large bowl, and just let it sit for now.
• Stir together brown sugar and water in a small heavy saucepan and bring to a boil over moderately high heat, washing down the sides of the pan with a pastry brush dipped in water. This brings the bubbles down and stops them from boiling over the pan.
• When sugar syrup reaches a boil, start beating egg whites with an electric mixer at med-high speed until frothy, then add the lemon juice. Beat at med. speed until whites just hold soft peaks. DO NOT BEAT AGAIN UNTIL SUGAR SYRUP IS READY.
• Meanwhile, put candy thermometer into sugar syrup and continue boiling until syrup reaches 238-242º. Immediately remove from heat and pour into a heatproof 1-cup glass measure.
• Beating the egg whites at high speed, slowly pour the hot syrup in a thin stream down the side of the bowl into the egg whites.
• Beat meringue, scraping down bowl, until meringue is cool to the touch,about 6-7 minute IT IS IMPORTANT THE MERINGUE IS PROPERLY COOLED BEFORE PROCEEDING.
• With mixer at medium speed, gradually add butter 1 piece at a time, beating well after each addition until incorporated. (If meringue is too warm and buttercream looks soupy after some of the butter is added, briefly chill bottom of bowl in a large bowl filled with ice water for a few seconds before continuing to beat in remaining butter).
• Continue beating until buttercream is smooth. (Mixture may look curdled before all of the butter is added, but it will come back together before beating is finished).
• Add vanilla and beat 1 more minute.

BROWN-SUGAR BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

Steps:

• Put egg whites and sugar into the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer set over a pan of simmering water. Cook, whisking constantly, until sugar has dissolved and mixture is warm to the touch (about 160 degrees).
• Attach the bowl to the mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on high speed until stiff (but not dry) peaks form. Continue beating until mixture is fluffy and cooled, about 6 minutes.
• Switch to the paddle attachment. With mixer on medium-low speed, add butter, several tablespoons at a time, mixing well after each addition. (If the frosting appears to separate after all the butter has been added, beat on medium-high speed until smooth again, 3 to 5 minutes more.) Reduce speed to low; mix to eliminate any air bubbles, about 2 minutes. Stir with a rubber spatula until frosting is smooth.