Brown Butter Frosting
A rich and creamy brown butter frosting that elevates any dessert with its nutty flavor and versatility.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Whipping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until golden brown with a nutty aroma.
- Cool slightly, ensuring it doesn’t remain too hot to melt the sugar.
- Combine the powdered sugar and a pinch of salt in a large bowl to prepare the frosting base.
- Mix in the browned butter and milk gradually until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
- Adjust the consistency with more powdered sugar or milk as needed.
- Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies.
Notes
For best results, use room-temperature ingredients and adjust consistency if needed. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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