Brown Butter Frosting
This brown butter frosting adds a rich, nutty flavor to your cakes and cupcakes, elevating your desserts to a new level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Frosts 12-15 cupcakes or a two-layer cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frosting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–4 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Sauté the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it starts to foam and turns golden brown.
- Cool the butter slightly to allow the flavor to deepen.
- Combine the cooled brown butter with powdered sugar in a mixing bowl.
- Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, stirring until fully incorporated.
- Mix in milk or heavy cream gradually until you reach your desired consistency.
- Frost your freshly baked cakes, cupcakes, or cookies and enjoy!
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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