Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
- Difficulty: Easy
- Yield: approximately 1 pound (sufficient for 12 cupcakes)
- Nutritional Information Per Serving (based on 10 servings): Calories 287, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Carbohydrates 52 g, Dietary Fiber 0 g, Sugar 50 g, Protein 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 6 mg
- Total Time: 6 minutes
- Preparation Time: 6 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened to room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar, plus additional as necessary
- 1/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 to 3 tablespoons strawberry fruit spread or jam
Instructions
- Imagine the sweet burst of fresh strawberries crowning your cupcakes! In a medium-sized bowl, grab an electric hand mixer and cream the butter until it's irresistibly light and smooth. Gradually beat in 3 cups of powdered sugar, the milk, and vanilla extractwhip until your mixture turns into a dreamy, creamy delight.
- Now for the magic: Fold in the strawberry fruit spread or jam to infuse that juicy strawberry bliss. Stir in the remaining 1 cup of powdered sugar, adding a touch more if needed, until your frosting is luxuriously thick and perfect for piping. Get ready to transform ordinary cupcakes into showstoppers!
