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READY IN 25 mins

Browned Butter Icing

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"My mom used to make this all time. Wonderful on a spice cake!" — Patty2007

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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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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.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 25 mins

Footnotes

Cook's Note
If needed, add additional powdered sugar for thicker consistency.

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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 before! Merry Christmas, you have made my holiday season!!! :D

—leopardstripes

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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!!

—CLAUDINE2

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4 Ratings

Jan 03, 2012

Yummy icing I always use it on spice cake too. Welderwoman

—gwen

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Nutrition

Calories
121 kcal
6%

Carbohydrates
20.9 g
7%

Cholesterol
12 mg
4%

Fat
4.3 g
7%

Fiber
0 g
0%

Protein
0.1 g
< 1%

Sodium
28 mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Browned Butter Icing

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 121
Calories from Fat: 39

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.3g 7 %
Saturated Fat 2.7g 14 %
Cholesterol 12mg 4 %
Sodium 28mg 1 %
Potassium 3mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 20.9g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 0g 0 %
Protein 0.1g < 1 %
Sugars 20.5g
Vitamin A 3 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium < 1 %
Iron < 1 %
Thiamin < 1 %
Niacin < 1 %
Vitamin B6 < 1 %
Magnesium < 1 %
Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.