Description
A rich and nutty frosting that enhances the flavor of cakes and cupcakes with a silky texture and toasted aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Gather the ingredients and measure them out. Use a light-colored saucepan to watch the butter color. Have a mixing bowl and electric mixer ready.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently. Watch closely as the butter foams and turns golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 8-10 minutes.
- Combine the cooled browned butter, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Beat with the electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Adjust the consistency with more milk or powdered sugar as needed. Use immediately to frost cakes or cupcakes.
Notes
For best results, use a light pan to see the color change in the butter. Sift powdered sugar to avoid lumps and beat on low first to prevent a sugar cloud.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 294
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 17mg
- Fat: 15.5g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg