Brown Butter Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

This delectable frosting adds a rich, nutty flavor profile to your banana cupcakes, making them irresistible!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar (or adjust for desired sweetness)
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Brown the Butter: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the butter foams and turns a golden brown color (about 5-7 minutes). Watch closely to avoid burning. Transfer to a bowl and allow it to cool slightly.
2. Cream the Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
3. Combine Ingredients: Slowly add the brown butter (make sure it's cooled slightly but still liquid) to the cream cheese, mixing well.
4. Add Maple and Vanilla: Add the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until fully incorporated.
5. Mix in Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth and fluffy. Adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.

Flavor Profile

This frosting brings a luxurious and complex flavor profile with the nutty richness from the brown butter, the creamy tang from the cream cheese, and the warm sweetness of maple syrup. It transforms your banana cupcakes into an extraordinary dessert experience!

Spread or pipe this delightful frosting on your cooled banana cupcakes, and you're in for a treat! If you have any tweaks you'd like to make or have further questions, just let me know!