Sunday, February 18, 2018

Strawberry Frosting

1 cup (10-12 grams) freeze-dried strawberries
1 cup (235 grams) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
4 cups (480 grams) confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons (45 ml) heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Salt to taste

Using a blender or food processor, process the freeze-dried strawberries into powder.  You should have around 1/2 cup.  Set aside.

In a large bowl using a handheld mixer, or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the butter on medium-high speed until creamy, about 2 minutes.  Add the confectioners' sugar, strawberry powder, cream, and vanilla.  Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then switch to high speed and beat for 2 minutes.  Taste, and add a pinch of salt if the frosting is too sweet.

Cover and store leftover frosting for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.  

Makes enough to frost 12-18 cupcakes, or one 9x13-inch sheet cake.  Make 1 1/2 times the recipe for a double layer cake.

From Sally's Baking Addiction blog

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