Brown Butter Buttercream
Brown Butter Buttercream is a classic buttercream recipe with a twist from the extra rich flavor browned butter provides. It takes buttercream to a whole new level!
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 145kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 c. salted butter
- 32 oz. bag. powdered sugar
- 1/2 c. milk or cream
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the butter over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring constantly until it becomes a deep golden brown color.
- Remove from heat and pour into a large bowl. Refrigerate fro 3-4 hours until solidified.
- Using a mixer, beat the solidified butter until it is light and fluffy.
- Add the milk and vanilla extract. Slowly beat in the powdered sugar until well combined.
- Continue beating the frosting on high for 5 minutes to get a light and fluffy buttercream.
- Use to decorate a cake or store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Makes enough to frost about 4 dozen cupcakes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 63mg | Sugar: 19g