Glazes are one of my favorite parts about baking and I love learning new techniques, like this easy brown sugar glaze for cakes that I use on top of my spice cake. I think this glaze brings a balance in flavor and really brings out the spiciness. You can also use it on top of cinnamon rolls, for example, I think it would complement them very nicely. It is also really easy to make!
Although brown sugar has a spicy taste that is very distinguishable, it can work well with other add-ins. Here are some of my favorites: coffee, brandy, apple cider, other spices, orange or lemon zest, etc.
The liquids on this list would be used instead of the heavy cream. To achieve the same thick glaze, though, you will need to reduce it further down. That means leaving it a little while longer to simmer. Make sure to keep an eye on it as we do not want our sugar to burn! That would ruin the whole lot.
On the other hand, citrus zest or spices -I love adding some cinnamon, clove, mace, ginger, and even pumpkin spice blend- will not have the same effect. As they are not liquid, they will not change the ratio or consistency of your glaze. You can just add these to the mix when you would put the salt into the saucepan and you are good to go.