Brown Butter Frosting
A delicious twist on traditional frosting with a nutty flavor from brown butter, perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 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
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Combine the browned butter with powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl.
- Mix until smooth and creamy, adding salt to taste.
- Use the frosting to top cakes, cupcakes, or cookies as desired.
Notes
Be careful not to overcook the butter, as it can burn quickly. Use high-quality unsalted butter for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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