Whipped Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
A light and fluffy buttercream infused with vibrant strawberry puree, perfect for frosting cakes and cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Frosts 24 cupcakes or a 2-layer 9-inch cake 1x
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Whipping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/4 cup strawberry puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
Instructions
- Beat the room temperature butter on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the sifted powdered sugar on low speed until incorporated.
- Increase the mixer speed to medium and add the strawberry puree, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Continue whipping for 3 to 4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- If the frosting is too thick, add the heavy cream and whip for an additional minute.
- Use immediately to frost cakes or cupcakes, or chill briefly and re-whip before using.
Notes
Use room temperature butter for creamy texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg