Whipped Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
A cloud-like, sweet frosting bursting with the freshness of strawberries, perfect for topping cakes and cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/4 cup strawberry puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
Instructions
- Cream the butter by beating it on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Incorporate the sifted powdered sugar gradually on low speed until combined.
- Add the strawberry puree, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt while increasing the mixer speed to medium.
- Whip for 3 to 4 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy, scraping down the bowl as needed.
- Adjust the consistency if necessary by adding heavy cream and whip for an additional minute until smooth.
- Frost immediately on cakes or cupcakes, or chill briefly and re-whip before using.
Notes
Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. Re-whip before use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg