Brown Butter Frosting
A rich and nutty frosting that elevates any dessert, perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- 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, cooking until golden brown and aromatic, about 5-7 minutes.
- Cool the brown butter slightly to prevent the frosting from becoming too runny.
- Combine the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl.
- Mix in the slightly cooled brown butter and beat until smooth and creamy.
- Frost your favorite cakes, cupcakes, or dessert bars with the frosting.
Notes
Store any leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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