Strawberry Frosting
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5
Strawberry Frosting
Description
The frosting starts by fully creaming unsalted butter until smooth and creamy. Vanilla or almond extract adds aromatic flavor. Powdered sugar is incorporated gradually, alternating with milk or cream to control consistency, yielding a balance between spreadable and pipeable texture. Strawberry puree, cooled before use, is gently folded in last to infuse natural color and fruit flavor throughout the frosting.
This versatile frosting enhances baked goods like cakes and cupcakes with bright fruit notes and a soft, luscious texture. By adjusting the amount of powdered sugar and cream, it can be thickened or slightly loosened for spreading or piping details. The flavor and color impart a fresh appeal without needing artificial coloring.
A sugar-free version can be made using a sugar-free powdered sugar alternative and adding cream cheese for thickness, maintaining the same process steps while altering flavor and nutrition profile. This frosting pairs well with vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry baked items.
For sugar-free frosting, substitute with sugar-free confectioner's sugar like Swerve.Add cream cheese after creaming butter for a thicker frosting consistency in sugar-free versions.Adjust the amount of powdered sugar and milk to achieve desired consistency.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter unsalted, softened, 2 sticks
- 3-6 cups powdered sugar depending on consistency wanted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
- 2-4 tablespoons milk half-and-half or heavy cream, depending on consistency
- 1/2 cup Strawberry Puree
Instructions
- Make strawberry puree and let cool completely.
- Add butter to large bowl or mixing bowl for stand mixer, beat until smooth and creamy.
- Add vanilla or almond extract.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk.
- Fold in strawberry puree.
- Decorate your baked goods.
Notes
- Use sugar-free powdered sugar alternatives like Swerve to make a sugar-free version.
- Adding cream cheese after creaming the butter helps thicken sugar-free frosting.
- Adjust powdered sugar and milk quantities to get the frosting consistency you want.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 21/2 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 340kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 84g | 28% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 82g | 164% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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