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!
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.
