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Brown Butter Buttercream on beaters
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5 from 4 votes

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!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Cooling Butter3 hours
Total Time3 hours 20 minutes
Course: Desserts
Keyword: baking, Butter, Buttercream, dessert, Frosting
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 145kcal
Author: The Creative Bite

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