Best 10 Brown Sugar Sauce For Cake Recipes

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Brown sugar sauce is a decadent and flavorful topping that can elevate any cake to new heights. Whether you're looking for a simple glaze to brush over your favorite chocolate cake or a rich, caramel-like sauce to serve alongside a classic vanilla sponge, there's a brown sugar sauce recipe out there to suit your taste. With its deep, molasses-like flavor and luscious texture, brown sugar sauce adds a touch of sophistication and indulgence to any dessert. In this article, we'll explore some of the best brown sugar sauce recipes, providing you with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure that your sauce turns out perfectly every time.

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BROWN SUGAR CAKE WITH BUTTERY BROWN SUGAR SAUCE



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The recipe title says it all--rich buttery brown sugar flavor, mmm.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup butter, softened
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 cup milk
1 cup butter
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and side of 12-cup fluted tube cake pan or 10-inch angel food (tube cake) pan with shortening; lightly flour. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, the granulated sugar and softened butter with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed about 5 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally, until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add 2 teaspoons vanilla. Beat in flour mixture alternately with 3/4 cup milk on low speed until smooth. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat sauce ingredients except vanilla to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly; boil and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Serve warm sauce with cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg

BROWN SUGAR SAUCE



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This sauce is a wonderful concoction that complements bread pudding, cheesecake, or pancakes on Sundays. The taste of brown sugar in a sauce form is irresistible.

Provided by Brenda Moore

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter or margarine. Add flour and salt; stir until smooth.
  • Stir in brown sugar. Blend thoroughly and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture bubbles and is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in boiling water. Return to heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened. Add vanilla extract and stir until well blended. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 97.1 mg, Sugar 13.4 g

BROWN SUGAR SAUCE



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Make and share this Brown Sugar Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bluenoser

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon butter
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients, except water and vanilla in saucepan.
  • Blend together over low heat until butter is melted.
  • Turn up heat to medium.
  • Slowly add boiling water, stirring constantly until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and add vanilla.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.3, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 31.9, Carbohydrate 31.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 26.6, Protein 0.6

GINGERBREAD CAKE WITH BROWN SUGAR SAUCE



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A delightful discovery I made in my Company's Coming 'Lunches' cookbook. The original recipe includes a lemon sauce, but we prefer brown sugar sauce with a generous dollop of whipped cream rather. Or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Mmm, and the smell... **Update Aug '09: Forget brown sugar sauce! Make a double recipe as a sheet cake (bake for only 20 minutes @ 325) with a double recipe of Recipe#127144! I don't know why I haven't updated this sooner -- I've been making it this way for at least the last 2 years already!!

Provided by Swan Valley Tammi

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large egg
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup boiling water
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • For cake: Beat egg in mixing bowl until frothy. Beat in cooking oil and molasses.
  • Add sugar, ginger, cloves, cinnamon and salt. Beat slowly to combine.
  • Dissolve baking soda in boiling water and add to batter. Slowly mix in flour.
  • Turn into greased 8x8 or 9x9 pan. Bake at 350°F for about 35-40 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Serve warm with brown sugar sauce. (Freezes well).
  • For sauce: Mix brown sugar, flour and salt together well in medium saucepan. (This enables water to be mixed in with no lumps).
  • Stir in water and vanilla. Heat, stirring, over medium heat until sauce boils and thickens (makes about 2 1/2 cups). Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.9, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 20.7, Sodium 422.7, Carbohydrate 67.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 45.4, Protein 3.3

BURNT BROWN SUGAR CAKE SAUCE



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This is a recipe I had at a German friends' house. As the title suggests, it's a sauce poured over dense white cake, like a pound cake or stale old cake, to give it a second life.

Provided by MISSCANADA

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Dessert Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 tablespoons butter
½ cup brown sugar
1 cup hot water

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Slowly stir the brown sugar into the butter, allowing it to melt completely. Bring to a boil and cook until the sugar caramelizes and gives off a burnt smell, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and pour the hot water into the saucepan; mix until combined. You will have a sauce that is very liquid. Pour over pieces of cake and serve immediately. Best for stale white cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 50.4 mg, Sugar 26.7 g

HOT FUDGE SAUCE FOR BROWN SUGAR ANGEL FOOD CAKE



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup heavy cream
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 cup light corn syrup

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring cream and corn syrup just to a simmer. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; whisk until melted. Serve immediately. Sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week.

GRAM'S BEST BROWN SUGAR CAKE



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Bake Gram's Best Brown Sugar Cake for a Mardi Gras treat or to make any Tuesday special! You'll love this moist brown sugar cake with its sugary crust.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Cakes

Time 2h15m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix
1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
4 eggs
2/3 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
2/3 cup water
1/2 cup oil
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tsp. powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Beat first 6 ingredients with mixer until blended. Add brown sugar and nuts; mix well.
  • Pour into 12-cup fluted tube pan or 10-inch tube pan sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 1 hour or until toothpick inserted near center of cake comes out clean. Cool 15 min. Loosen cake from sides of pan; invert onto wire rack. Remove pan; cool cake completely.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

BROWN SUGAR ANGEL FOOD CAKES



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These angelic individual-size cakes take a walk on the decadent side with a scoop of espresso ice cream and a drizzle of homemade hot fudge.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes eight 5-inch mini cakes

Number Of Ingredients 12

14 large egg whites (1 3/4 cups)
1 1/2 cups light-brown sugar, sifted
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 1/4 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising)
Espresso ice cream
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup light cream or evaporated milk
1/8 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat egg whites and sugar on medium speed until foamy; add cream of tartar. Increase speed to high; beat egg whites until tripled in volume, stiff, and glossy. Transfer egg white mixture to a large bowl; fold in flour in three additions.
  • Transfer batter to a piping bag fitted with a 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch round tip and pipe into ungreased mini angel food cake pans with removable bottoms. Smooth tops with an offset spatula. Run a knife through batter to pop air pockets. Bake until cakes are golden in color and spring back when gently pressed, about 25 minutes.
  • Invert pans over the necks of glass bottles and allow cakes to cool, at least 1 hour. To remove cakes from pans, run a knife around sides and center tube of pans. Release cakes from sides and run a long knife along the bottom of the cakes, freeing them from the tube.
  • Make the hot fudge sauce: Combine all ingredients except the vanilla in a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a full boil. Boil the mixture briskly for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, then remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
  • Serve the cakes with hot fudge sauce and espresso ice cream.

BROWN SUGAR CAKE WITH RUM-CARAMEL SAUCE



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Rum-infused caramel topping is a delightful drizzle for tender slices of homemade cake.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
5 eggs
3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup caramel topping
2 tablespoons light rum or 1 teaspoon rum extract

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Grease 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with shortening (do not use cooking spray); coat with flour. In large bowl, beat sugars and butter with electric mixer on low speed until well blended. Add milk, vanilla and eggs. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes.
  • Beat in flour, baking powder and salt until mixture is smooth and well blended. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat caramel topping and rum over low heat, stirring occasionally, until well blended and warm. Serve warm topping over slices of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 43 g, TransFat 1 g

BROWN SUGAR CHEESECAKE WITH BOURBON BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE



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Categories     Cake     Bourbon     Dessert     Bake     Cream Cheese     Winter     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

For crust
1/3 cup pecans
16 thin chocolate wafer cookies
four 5- by 2 1/2-inch graham crackers
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon salt
For filling
three 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
4 large eggs
3 tablespoons bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
For topping
a 16-ounce container of sour cream
2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Accompaniment:bourbon butterscotch sauce

Steps:

  • Make crust:
  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • In a baking pan toast pecans in one layer in middle of oven until golden, about 10 minutes, and cool. In a food processor finely grind pecans, wafers, and graham crackers. Add brown sugar, butter, and salt and pulse until combined well. Transfer mixture to a 9 1/2-inch springform pan and press evenly onto bottom and 1 1/2 inches upside.
  • Make filling:
  • In a bowl with an electric mixer beat cream cheese until fluffy and add eggs, 1 at a time, beating at low speed until just combined. Beat in bourbon, vanilla, and brown sugar until just combined.
  • Pour filling into crust and put springform pan in a baking pan. Bake cake in middle of oven for 35 minutes. Leaving oven on, transfer cake in springform pan to a rack and let stand 5 minutes. (Center of cake will set as it cools.)
  • Make topping:
  • In a bowl stir together sour cream, brown sugar, and vanilla.
  • Drop spoonfuls of topping around edge of cake and spread gently over center, smoothing evenly. Bake cake in baking pan in middle of oven 10 minutes and cool completely in springform pan on rack. Chill cake, covered, at least 8 hours and up to 4 days.
  • Run a thin knife around inside edge of pan and remove side of pan. Transfer cake to a serving plate and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
  • Serve cake with sauce.

Tips:

  • To ensure a smooth and lump-free sauce, whisk the ingredients continuously while cooking over medium heat.
  • Use light or dark brown sugar, depending on your desired flavor and color. Dark brown sugar imparts a richer, more molasses-like flavor.
  • If you don't have any brown sugar, you can make your own by combining 1 cup granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon molasses.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of water or cream in the sauce to achieve your preferred consistency.
  • For a boozy twist, add a splash of rum, whiskey, or bourbon to the sauce.
  • Garnish the sauce with a sprinkle of chopped nuts, such as pecans, walnuts, or almonds, for added texture and flavor.

Conclusion:

Brown sugar sauce is a versatile and flavorful topping that can be used to enhance a variety of desserts. Whether you're drizzling it over cake, pie, ice cream, or pancakes, this sauce is sure to elevate your sweet treats to the next level. With its rich and decadent flavor, brown sugar sauce is a classic dessert topping that will never go out of style. So next time you're baking, be sure to give this easy and delicious sauce a try!

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