Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients
- 12 ozstrawberries
fresh or frozen*
- 1 cunsalted butter
- 4 cpowdered sugar
440-550 grams
- ¼ tspvanilla extract
- ¼ tspsalt
- 1 tbspwhipping cream
Directions
- 1
Core the strawberries to remove the white centers.
- 2
Place the berries in a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth. You should have about 1 and 1/2 cups of strawberry puree.
- 3
Then put the puree through a sieve to remove the seeds - I do about 1/3 of the mixture at a time. Push it through the sieve using the back of a spoon. Discard the seeds.
- 4
Pour the strained strawberry puree into a medium saucepan over low-medium heat. Allow the mixture to boil gently while occasionally stirring.
- 5
Continue boiling until it reduces to a thick jam-like consistency. It should be dark red in color and less than 1/4 of the original volume. This can take about 20-30 minutes, potentially more if using frozen berries. Remove from the heat and cool fully. You can speed this up by transferring to a bowl and placing in the fridge.
- 6
In a large bowl using a stand or hand-held electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter until fluffy and no lumps remain.
- 7
Turn the mixer down to low speed and carefully beat in 2 and 1/2 cups of the powdered sugar.
- 8
Ensure the strawberry puree is cold, then add 2-3 tablespoons into the frosting along with the vanilla and salt. Beat together on medium speed until combined. (At this point the mixture will look uneven and not much like frosting).
- 9
Beat in the rest of the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time. If the frosting looks thick, you can add 1 more tablespoon of the cooled, reduced strawberry puree for a stronger strawberry flavor, or 1 tablespoon of whipping cream. Continue beating in the rest of the powdered sugar until the desired sweetness is reached.
Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
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About this Recipe
Transform your cakes and cupcakes into something truly special with a vibrant, homemade strawberry buttercream frosting that tastes as incredible as it looks. This recipe harnesses the power of fresh strawberries to deliver a naturally beautiful color and authentic fruit flavor that's miles ahead of artificial alternatives.
What sets this strawberry buttercream apart is its reliance on fresh or frozen strawberries, creating a genuine fruit essence that permeates every single bite. The careful balance of softened unsalted butter—soft but still slightly firm—with precisely measured, sifted powdered sugar ensures a light, airy, and wonderfully smooth texture. This attention to detail results in a frosting that is consistently pipeable and holds its shape beautifully for all your decorating needs, avoiding the common pitfalls of overly sweet or grainy frostings.
Prepare for a truly delightful dessert experience. You'll find this strawberry frosting offers a beautiful blush color, entirely from the fruit, without the need for artificial dyes. The taste is a harmonious blend of sweet, creamy richness with a bright, natural strawberry tang, making each bite a burst of fresh berry flavor. Its luxuriously smooth, spreadable, and pipeable consistency makes it ideal for topping everything from a classic vanilla cake to a rich chocolate cake, providing a professional, bakery-worthy finish that's sure to impress guests and delight your family.
Flexibility is key with this delightful strawberry buttercream. You can easily use fresh or frozen strawberries, depending on what's available, ensuring you can enjoy this treat year-round. For an extra touch of richness or if you need to adjust consistency slightly, a tablespoon of whipping cream can be incorporated. If you prefer a less sweet frosting, you can start with less powdered sugar and add more to taste, keeping in mind the recipe calls for 4 to 5 cups.
This versatile strawberry buttercream frosting is the perfect complement to a wide array of desserts, particularly excelling when paired with either a light vanilla cake or a decadent chocolate cake. With enough to frost approximately 18 servings, it's fantastic for birthday parties, special celebrations, or simply elevating your everyday baking into something extraordinary.