Decadent and Sweet Brown Sugar Sauce for Coffee Cake

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Enhance the flavors of your coffee cake with this rich and delicious brown sugar sauce. Made with simple ingredients like butter, brown sugar, and vanilla, this sauce is the perfect finishing touch for any coffee cake. It adds a sweet and caramel-like flavor that will have you coming back for seconds. The best part? It's incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few minutes of your time. Pour this delectable sauce over your freshly baked coffee cake and experience a slice of heavenly bliss.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the brown sugar and stir until it dissolves completely.
  3. Pour in the heavy cream and stir well to combine.
  4. Cook the mixture for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
  6. Let the sauce cool for a few minutes before serving.
  7. Drizzle the warm brown sugar sauce over your freshly baked coffee cake and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • This brown sugar sauce can also be used as a topping for pancakes, waffles, and ice cream.
  • For a twist, add a splash of bourbon or rum to the sauce for an extra flavor kick.
  • Leftover sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.