Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
Rich and creamy strawberry buttercream frosting packed with amazing strawberry flavor. Perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes, cookies and more!
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter , softened
- 4 to 5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup strawberries , finely chopped
- 2 Tablespoons freeze dried strawberries
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whip 1 cup butter. Slowly add in 2 cups of powdered sugar. Mix until combined.
- Add vanilla and powdered sugar. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 more cup of powdered sugar and continue mixing. At this point you may need to add a teaspoon or two of milk to thin the frosting down.
- Add remaining ingredients. Add in your last cup of powdered sugar and mix until combined. Add more or less milk depending on the consistency. You want the strawberry frosting to be thick, creamy and to be able to hold a point.
- Crush: In a small blender, crush the freeze dried strawberries into a powder.
- Fold in strawberries. Add the fresh and freeze dried strawberries.
Notes
Store in a covered container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 306kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 0.2g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 41mg, Sodium: 126mg, Potassium: 57mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 41g, Vitamin A: 474IU, Vitamin C: 37mg, Calcium: 7mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
