Brown Butter Frosting — General recipe

Brown Butter Frosting

Eats Now Editorial Team  · 667 kcal  · General

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Try this homemade Brown Butter Frosting recipe the whole family will love. Made with butter, confectioners sugar, orange juice and pecans. Easy step-by-…

This Brown Butter Frosting relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as butter (no substitutes), to 4 c. confectioners sugar, orange juice and chopped pecans. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 667 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 General
Servings: persons

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