Whipped Cream Brown Butter Frosting
Grace | Better Bakes Kitchen
A light, airy, and rich brown butter frosting inspired by Bon Appétit—perfectly whipped and pipeable for your cakes and bakes.
Whipped Cream Brown Butter Frosting
Grace | Better Bakes KitchenA light, airy, and rich brown butter frosting inspired by Bon Appétit—perfectly whipped and pipeable for your cakes and bakes.
Chef's Tips
Chill the brown butter mixture slightly before adding to prevent melting the frosting.
For piping, use gelatin to stabilize the structure.
Sift powdered sugar to ensure a smooth texture.
Tools Used
Stand Mixer
Saucepan
Whisk
Spatula
Mixing Bowl
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Ingredients
Frosting Base
Instructions
Make the Frosting
- 1
In a small bowl, bloom the gelatin in cold water and set aside.
- 2
Melt 0.5 stick of butter in a saucepan until foamy, then add milk powder and toast until dark brown.
- 3
Deglaze with 1/4 to 1/3 cup of heavy cream and remove from heat to cool.
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, cream the remaining 1.5 sticks of butter with vanilla and salt until smooth.
- 5
Add half the powdered sugar and mix to combine. Repeat with the second half.
- 6
Add the cooled brown butter mixture and mix until combined.
- 7
Microwave the gelatin for 10 seconds to melt, then stir it into the remaining heavy cream.
- 8
While whipping the frosting, slowly stream in the cream-gelatin mixture.
- 9
Whip until the frosting is light, airy, and pipeable. Enjoy!
Comments & Reviews
Emily L.
6/15/2025
I used this frosting on a vanilla sponge cake and everyone raved about it! The brown butter flavor is absolutely divine and not too sweet.
Jake T.
6/16/2025
I loved how airy this turned out! I added a touch of cinnamon for a fall twist—so good on cupcakes.
Priya M.
6/17/2025
Followed the instructions exactly and it whipped up beautifully. I was nervous about using gelatin but it made piping so much easier!
Lara V.
6/17/2025
This is my go-to frosting now! It holds up great even on warmer days. Thank you for the detailed tips!
Thomas K.
6/18/2025
Brown butter in frosting? Genius. It elevated my simple loaf cake into something bakery-worthy.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
