Brown Butter Frosting
A rich, nutty brown butter frosting that elevates any dessert with its comforting depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Frosts one 9-inch cake or about 24 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2–4 tablespoons heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and nutty, stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly to prevent cooking the sugar.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the browned butter with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Mix until smooth, adding heavy cream as needed for desired consistency.
- Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies.
Notes
If the frosting is too thick, add a splash of heavy cream to restore creaminess. Storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week is recommended.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6.5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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