Strawberry Buttercream

Fluffy strawberry buttercream frosting is made with freeze-dried strawberries for a burst of fresh strawberry flavor in every bite. Spread or pipe this creamy frosting onto any of your favorite cakes and cupcakes or sandwich it between cookies.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 0

Total Time 15

Servings

Equipment

Ingredients

0.6 ounces freeze-dried strawberries about 1 cup
¾ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
12 ounces powdered sugar about 3 cups
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 Pinch of salt

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Instructions

Crush the freeze-dried strawberries until they are mostly finely crushed. Don’t worry if there are still some larger pieces.
0.6 ounces freeze-dried strawberries
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer, beat the crushed strawberries and butter on medium-high speed for about 5 minutes. The butter should be very creamy.
¾ cup unsalted butter
With the mixer on low, slowly add the powdered sugar, followed by 1 tablespoon of the milk, the vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Mix to combine. If necessary, add additional milk 1 teaspoon at a time until reaching your desired consistency.
12 ounces powdered sugar, 1 to 2 tablespoons milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 Pinch of salt
Turn the mixer back up to medium-high speed and beat for another 5 minutes, until very fluffy.
Spread or pipe onto cupcakes as desired.

Notes

Makes enough to frost 12 cupcakes, a 9-inch single-layer cake, or the top of a 9x13-inch sheet cake. Double the recipe to generously fill and frost 24 cupcakes, a 9-inch double-layer cake, or the top and sides of a sheet cake.
Frosting can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month. If frozen, let thaw in the fridge overnight. Bring to room temperature before using and beat with an electric mixer for a few minutes, mixing in a splash or two of milk as needed to revive the consistency.

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