Browned Butter Icing

A rich, silky frosting made with nutty browned butter and a flour-based paste for an ultra-creamy, stable texture — perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. The browned butter adds a deep, caramel-like complexity that sets this icing apart from a traditional buttercream.

Yield: 12

Author: Kelli Bowman

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Browned Butter Icing

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 15 MinInactive time: 30 MinTotal time: 55 Min

A rich, silky frosting made with nutty browned butter and a flour-based paste for an ultra-creamy, stable texture — perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. The browned butter adds a deep, caramel-like complexity that sets this icing apart from a traditional buttercream.

Ingredients

• 1½ cups browned butter, cooled to room temperature
• 1½ cups cane sugar
• 2 Tbsp fresh brewed coffee, cooled
• 7 Tbsp flour
• 1¼ cups milk of choice
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. BROWNED BUTTER: Place 1 cup of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir every 30 seconds as it melts and begins to foam. Continue cooking until it turns a rich golden brown and releases a nutty aroma, about 5–6 minutes. Remove from heat, pour into a metal mixing bowl, and let cool for 30 min.
2. In a skillet, add the milk and flour (sift the flour first to prevent lumps). Whisk over medium heat until it thickens into a smooth paste. This happens quickly, so don’t walk away.
3. Transfer the paste to a heat-safe dish and allow it to cool completely. You can place it in the fridge to speed up the process.
4. In a mixer, add the softened browned butter and cane sugar. Beat for 5 minutes until light and creamy.
5. Once the paste is fully cooled, add it to the creamed butter and sugar. Beat on high for another 5 minutes.
6. Reduce the mixer speed to medium-low and add the coffee, vanilla extract and salt. Beat for 1 more minute until fully combined.
7. Remove from the bowl and use immediately.

Notes

For a chocolate version, simply add ½–¾ cup cocoa powder to the mixture.

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