Brown Butter Frosting
A delightful twist on traditional frosting with rich, nutty flavor perfect for cakes and cookies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking until the butter turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Combine the browned butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Beat with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth, adjusting the consistency with more cream or powdered sugar as needed.
- Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies.
Notes
Keep an eye on the butter while it’s browning to prevent burning. For a thicker frosting, add more powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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