Homemade Strawberry Frosting

strawberry buttercream frosting being piped onto cupcake

Homemade Strawberry Frosting

Smooth, fluffy wonderful Strawberry Buttercream Frosting on top of any cake or cupcake makes it irresistible! This homemade Strawberry Frosting recipe comes together in minutes with only a few ingredients.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: homemade frosting, strawberry buttercream, strawberry frosting recipe

Servings: (2 1/2 cups total)

Ingredients

1 cup freeze-dried strawberries
1 cup unsalted butter , softened to room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2-4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream , room temperature

Instructions

Using a blender or food processor, process the freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder. (You should end up with around 1/2 cup.) Set aside.
With a handheld mixer (or stand mixer fitted with a whisk or paddle attachment), beat butter on medium speed for about 2 minutes or until creamy and lightened in color, scraping down the bowl as needed.
Add strawberry powder, vanilla extract, and salt, until combined and smooth.
Add in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until sugar is incorporated, scraping down the bowl several times to ensure everything is well blended.
Slowly beat in 2 tablespoons heavy cream, increasing speed to high and beating for 1 more minute until frosting reaches desired consistency.
Add in more heavy cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, ONLY if necessary. Frosting should be light and fluffy, and easily spreadable, but hold its shape if spreading, or a little stiffer and does not fall if piping.
Use as desired for cupcakes or cake right away or store for later.

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