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Browned Butter Cinnamon Buttercream

Terrific slathered on our Applesauce Spice Cake.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cinnamon
Calories: 1963kcal
Author: Tricia

Ingredients

  • cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 or 4 tablespoons milk
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • chopped pecans optional

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly while cooking just until the butter starts to turn golden brown. This will take about 4-6 minutes. Watch it closely because it can burn easily once the solids separate. Cool completely.
  • Combine the browned butter, powdered sugar, cinnamon and vanilla in a small mixing bowl. Beat on low speed until combined. Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency. Frost the cooled cake as desired. Sprinkle with chopped pecans if using.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Land-O-Lakes
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 1963kcal | Carbohydrates: 361g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 39g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 353g | Vitamin A: 1897IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg