Whipped Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
This light and fluffy Whipped Strawberry Buttercream Frosting adds a burst of fruity flavor to your desserts, elevating cakes and cupcakes to new heights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- 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
- Beat the room temperature butter on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar on low speed until incorporated.
- Increase the mixer speed to medium and add the strawberry puree, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt.
- Continue whipping for 3 to 4 minutes until light and fluffy, scraping down the bowl as needed.
- If the frosting is too thick, add the heavy cream and whip for an additional minute until smooth.
- Use immediately to frost 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 a week. Re-whip before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg