Brown Sugar Icing

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min

Brown Sugar Icing offers a rich, caramel-like sweetness with a smooth, fluffy texture. Perfect for cakes and pastries, its deep brown sugar flavor appeals to those who enjoy decadent, sweet toppings. Easy to make and versatile, it adds a delightful finish to your baked goods.

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 3 egg whites
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring

Instructions

  1. Combine the brown sugar and water in a saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until it reaches the soft ball stage (236°F).
  3. Pour the hot syrup slowly and steadily onto the stiffly beaten egg whites, beating constantly.
  4. Add vanilla flavoring and continue beating until the icing holds its shape when dropped from a spoon.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

191 kcal 10% DV

Macronutrients

Protein 20.3g 41% DV
Total Fat 0g
Carbs 26.5g 10% DV
Fiber 0g
Sugar 25.6g 51% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 327.5mg 14% DV
Potassium 314.5mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 38.8mg 3% DV
Iron 0.2mg 1% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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