How to Make Burnt Butter Frosting - A Step-by-Step Guide

Buttercream frosting is a classic choice for topping cakes, cupcakes, and other baked goods. However, if you're looking to elevate your baking game, you might want to consider trying burnt butter frosting. This unique frosting has a rich, nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with a variety of desserts. Whether you're making a simple vanilla cake or something more complex like a spiced pumpkin cake, burnt butter frosting is sure to impress your friends and family with its deliciously complex tast...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: Enough to frost a 9x13-inch cake

  • Place butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until butter has "burned" and turned a nice tan color. Remove the saucepan from heat.
  • Slowly mix in confectioners' sugar and vanilla, beating with an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy. Beat in milk, one tablespoon at a time, until desired spreading consistency is reached. Use frosting immediately, as frosting will set up quickly.
  • Nutrition

    225 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 55mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Total Sugars: 39g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Calcium: 3mg
    • Potassium: 4mg