Strawberry Buttercream Frosting Recipe
This luscious strawberry buttercream is made with real strawberries for a bright, fruity flavor and soft pink hue — perfect for summer cakes and cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Enough for 12 cupcakes or one 2-layer 8" cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Beating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Strawberry Buttercream:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/3 cup fresh strawberry purée (strained)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream for thinning
Instructions
- In a stand mixer bowl, beat the softened butter on high speed for about 3 minutes until creamy and light.
- Add powdered sugar one cup at a time on low speed, then beat well on medium-high after each addition.
- Pour in the fresh strawberry purée and vanilla extract. Continue beating until the frosting is fluffy and tinted light pink.
- If needed, add a tablespoon of cream for a smoother texture or more powdered sugar for firmness.
- Add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.
- Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container. Let it come to room temperature and rewhip before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 41mg
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