Description
Indulge in the creamy sweetness of homemade Strawberry Buttercream Frosting. This easy-to-make frosting combines fresh strawberries with rich butter and powdered sugar, creating a delightful topping that’s perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and more. Its vibrant pink hue adds an eye-catching touch to any dessert, making it a favorite for sunny celebrations or cozy gatherings. Whip up this luscious frosting in just a few simple steps and elevate your baking game with this fruity delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (pureed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–4 tbsp heavy cream (adjust for consistency)
Instructions
- Wash and slice fresh strawberries, then blend until smooth to create a puree.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing on low speed; increase speed once combined until fluffy.
- Mix in the strawberry puree and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Adjust the consistency by adding heavy cream one tablespoon at a time if needed.
- Spread or pipe the frosting onto your favorite baked goods.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 7mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg