Description
A delightful Raspberry Buttercream Frosting that elevates cakes, cupcakes, and cookies with its sweet-tart flavor and vibrant color.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (or milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Start by measuring all your ingredients and setting them out.
- Cream the butter: In a large mixing bowl, add the softened unsalted butter and cream until light and fluffy.
- Sift the powdered sugar: Sift the powdered sugar to eliminate lumps, then gradually add it to the creamed butter.
- Incorporate the raspberries: Mash the fresh raspberries and add them to the mixing bowl, mixing until well combined.
- Add cream and flavorings: Pour in the heavy cream and vanilla extract, mix until fluffy.
- Taste and adjust: Taste the frosting and adjust sweetness or tanginess as desired.
- Get decorative: Use a spatula or piping bag to frost your baked goods.
Notes
Consider adding fresh raspberries on top or edible glitter for decoration. This frosting pairs wonderfully with vanilla, chocolate, lemon, and almond cakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: frosting, raspberry, buttercream, dessert, baking