Description
This Brown Butter Cake Frosting is the ultimate upgrade from your standard buttercream. With its nutty, caramelized flavor and silky-smooth texture, it’s perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and dessert ideas. Whether you need a quick frosting, easy recipe, or elegant topping, this rich and creamy option delivers bakery-quality results at home.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
3 to 3½ cups powdered sugar sifted
2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Cut the butter into even pieces and melt it in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until browned.
2. Pour the browned butter into a heatproof bowl and let it cool to room temperature.
3. Whip the cooled butter using a mixer for 2-3 minutes until creamy.
4. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla and salt.
5. Add cream or milk and beat until light and fluffy.
6. Adjust consistency as needed and whip briefly again.
7. Use immediately or store for later use.
Notes
Let browned butter cool completely before whipping.
Always sift powdered sugar for smooth texture.
Pairs perfectly with spice cakes, banana bread, and chocolate cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Whipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 40mg