Apple Frosting
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5
Apple Frosting
Description
This Apple Frosting involves beating room temperature butter with smooth applesauce and vanilla extract until fully combined. Powdered sugar is sifted in gradually and beaten until the frosting thickens to a creamy consistency. The applesauce adds moisture and a mild apple flavor, balancing the sweetness of the confectioner's sugar and richness of the butter.
The frosting is smooth and holds shape well, suitable for spreading or piping on cakes and cupcakes. It can be adjusted in thickness by adding more sugar or thinning with a small amount of milk depending on desired consistency. The apple flavor pairs well with many baked goods.
Proper room temperature butter is essential for achieving a stable and fluffy texture. The frosting should be stored covered in the refrigerator until use to maintain freshness and consistency.
Ingredients
- 2 cups confectioner's sugar 250g, powdered
- 2 tablespoons butter at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons applesauce puree if necessary, at room temperature, smooth
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract pure
Note: this is enough for the top and sides of a layer cake; double the recipe to also frost the sides.
Instructions
- First, ensure that your applesauce is smooth. If yours isn't, then briefly puree it with an immersion blender (hand held stick blender).
- Also, ensure the applesauce and butter are at room temperature.
- Add the butter, apple sauce and vanilla to a mixing bowl, and beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Sift in the powdered confectioner's sugar a little at a time, beating until thick, smooth, and creamy.
- TIP: If necessary, add a little more powdered sugar to thicken, or a tablespoon of milk to thin.
- Store it covered in the refrigerator until you're ready to use it.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter to ensure the frosting blends smoothly and evenly.
- If butter is too cold, soften it quickly by grating and letting it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- Adjust frosting thickness by adding extra powdered sugar to thicken or a tablespoon of milk to thin, depending on your application.
- Store frosting covered in the refrigerator until ready to use to keep it fresh and maintain the right texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 144kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 0.04g | 0% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 5mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 89IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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