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Strawberry Buttercream Recipe
Strawberry Buttercream is fresh, flavorful, and perfect for any summer dessert. Eat it on cake or by the spoonful, either way is perfect!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 618 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter 2 sticks
- 7-8 cups powdered sugar
- ¾ cup Strawberry Puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons milk see note
Instructions
- To make the strawberry puree, smash or blend enough strawberries to get ¾ cup - about 1 - 1 ¼ cups of strawberries with the tops cut off.
- Whip the butter until it is smooth and combined.
- Add the strawberry puree. Whisk until combined.
- Add the powdered sugar gradually until it is all combined.
- Add the vanilla and enough milk to create a smooth and creamy consistency. Add the milk just 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Whip until it is light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
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Notes
- Use just enough milk to bring the frosting together, it should be thick enough to hold onto a spoon turned upside down.
Nutrition Information
Calories
618kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
106g
(35%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
205mg
(9%)
Potassium
27mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
103g
(206%)
Vitamin A
709IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 618
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 618kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 106g | 35% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 205mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 103g | 206% |
| Vitamin A | 709IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.