Strawberry Buttercream Frosting for Cakes & Cupcakes Recipe
This luscious strawberry buttercream frosting is sweet, creamy, and bursting with real strawberry flavor. Perfect for spring and summer bakes, it adds a vibrant pink hue naturally and pipes beautifully on cakes and cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Frosts 12 cupcakes or 1 layer cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Strawberry Buttercream:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup strawberry purée (made from fresh or frozen berries, strained)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a stand mixer or large bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well between additions.
- Add strawberry purée, vanilla, and salt. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- For thicker frosting, add more powdered sugar. For thinner, add a bit more purée.
- Use immediately to frost cooled cakes or cupcakes, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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