Browned Butter Icing

3 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Ready In: 25 min

“My mom used to make this all time. Wonderful on a spice cake!” - by Patty2007

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons hot water

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Original recipe yields 12 servings

Directions

Heat the butter in a saucepan over low heat until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the confectioners' sugar, cream, and vanilla extract. Add water, mixing vigorously until smooth.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
121 cal
6%

Fat
4.3 g
7%

Carbs
20.9 g
7%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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leopardstripes

Dec. 25, 2011

"Thank you so very, very much for posting this recipe! My grandmother used to use this for her spicecakes, and I *know* that this has to be what she iced them with- have never found a recipe for it bef..." See moreore! Merry Christmas, you have made my holiday season!!! :D"

CLAUDINE2

Feb. 16, 2012

"I agree with others that this is just the very best icing for spice cake, but have you tried it on soft applesauce cookies? Out of this world!!..." See more"