Brown Butter Frosting
A rich and nutty frosting that elevates any dessert, perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or cookies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups of frosting 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and nutty.
- Remove from heat and let the brown butter cool slightly.
- Combine powdered sugar, heavy cream (or milk), vanilla extract, and pinch of salt in a mixing bowl.
- Add the cooled brown butter to the mixture and beat until smooth and creamy.
- If the frosting is too thick, add more cream or milk, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.
- Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Bring to room temperature before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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