The Best Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
Calories: 12
Adjust Servings Here: 12 cupcakes
Description
Creamy, fluffy, and bursting with real strawberry flavor – no artificial flavoring needed! This strawberry buttercream is made with reduced strawberry puree, which means intense flavor, natural color, and a smooth consistency that’s perfect for piping or spreading.
Ingredients
Makes 2½ - 3 cups (enough for 12 - 15 cupcakes)
- 1 cup (226 g) Butter unsalted room temperature
- 3 - 3½ cups (420 g) Powdered sugar (4 cups) confections sugar, icing sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) Strawberry Puree
- ½ tsp Strawberry extract
- ½ tsp Vanilla extract or strawberry essence
- 1 - 2 drops Pink food color
Instructions
- Reduced Strawberry Puree - Blend strawberries in a food processor into a smooth puree. Pass it through a fine mesh sieve. Transfer the puree to a small saucepan and cook over medium-low heat. Simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring often, until the mixture thickens and reduces by half (you’ll end up with about 3–4 tablespoons). Let it cool completely before using it in the frosting½ cup Strawberry Puree
- Cream the butter - In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer, beat the softened butter for 2–3 minutes until pale and fluffy.1 cup Butter
- Add powdered sugar - Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time. Start mixing on low speed to avoid sugar clouds, then increase to medium-high. Scrape the bowl often.3 - 3½ cups Powdered sugar
- Mix in the strawberry puree - Add 3 tablespoons of your cooled reduced strawberry puree, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat for another 2–3 minutes, until smooth and creamy. If needed, add an extra tablespoon of puree or a spoon of milk to adjust the consistency. For a brighter pink, add a drop or two of food coloring.½ tsp Strawberry extract, ½ tsp Vanilla extract, 1 - 2 drops Pink food color
- Frost your cakes or cupcakes! - Use immediately, or store in the fridge for up to 1 week. Let it come to room temperature and re-whip before using.
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