Burnt Butter Frosting

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This unusual frosting recipe is made with burnt butter. It is excellent on yellow cakes, and I always get rave reviews. Don't be tempted to substitute margarine for butter in this recipe.

Submitted by Cheryl
Updated on April 12, 2023
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
Enough to frost a 9x13-inch cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • ½ cup butter

  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 4 tablespoons milk

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

Tips

In Step 1, if butter turns dark brown or black, you have allowed it to burn too long.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

225 Calories
8g Fat
40g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 225
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 55mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 15%
Total Sugars 39g
Protein 0g 0%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Potassium 4mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.