Brown Butter Cake Filling
A rich and nutty brown butter cake filling with a smooth, creamy texture, perfect for layering cakes, cupcakes, and pastries.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
Brown Butter Filling
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and cook until it turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Transfer the browned butter to a mixing bowl and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing until smooth and creamy.
- Pour in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk until light and fluffy.
- Use immediately as a cake filling or refrigerate until ready to use, then re-whip before spreading.
Notes
Be careful not to burn the butter when browning. This filling pairs especially well with vanilla, chocolate, or spice cakes.