Brown Butter Frosting
A velvety Brown Butter Frosting that elevates your cakes and cupcakes with its rich, toasted flavor and creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 dozen cupcakes or a two-layer cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar
- 2–4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns golden brown and gives off a nutty aroma.
- Cool the butter slightly after removing it from heat.
- Combine the browned butter with 3 cups of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl.
- Beat the mixture until smooth and creamy, adjusting for thickness or thinness as desired.
- Frost your cakes, cupcakes, or cookies with the frosting.
Notes
For a smoother frosting, sift the powdered sugar before mixing. Adjust sugar and cream to achieve your desired frosting consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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