Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
This homemade Strawberry Buttercream Frosting is bursting with fresh berry flavor—no artificial stuff here! Made with real strawberries, butter, and powdered sugar, it's a smooth, creamy frosting perfect for summer cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and even as a fruity dip. Learn how to fix runny frosting, how to store it like a pro, and discover personal tips that make this recipe a favorite in my kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cup fresh strawberries stems removed and sliced
Instructions
- Gather all of your ingredients first. Having everything ready makes the process smooth and mess-free.
- Slice the strawberries thin and dice them up—make sure you measure out 1 ½ cups.
- Toss the strawberries into a blender and puree until completely smooth. Scrape the sides down with a spatula if needed to avoid any chunks.If the strawberries seem really juicy, pour the puree into a saucepan and simmer over low heat for 8–10 minutes. Let it cool completely before using.
- Add the room temperature butter to your mixer bowl and beat until it's super smooth and creamy.
- Mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Let the mixer run until everything’s fully combined.
- Slowly pour in the strawberry puree, a little at a time, mixing in between each addition.Stop and check the texture often—if it’s getting thin, pause and add a bit more powdered sugar.You may not need all the puree, so don’t dump it all in at once.
- Crank the mixer to high and whip for 8–10 minutes until you get those lovely stiff peaks.
- Transfer the finished frosting into a piping bag, seal it with a tie, and decorate as you please!
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Nutrition
Calories: 606kcalCarbohydrates: 160gProtein: 1gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 29gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 406mgPotassium: 18mgSugar: 50gVitamin A: 1418IUCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
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