Description
This Raspberry Buttercream Frosting is silky, fluffy, and bursting with fresh berry flavor. The natural pink color and smooth, creamy texture make it perfect for decorating cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. Whether you’re looking for a quick dessert upgrade, easy baking ideas, elegant dinner ideas, or creative food ideas for special occasions, this easy recipe delivers bakery-style results at home.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1/2 cup fresh raspberries or thawed frozen raspberries
2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Blend the raspberries until smooth and strain to remove seeds. Simmer 5–7 minutes if reducing, then cool completely.
2. Beat softened butter for 3–5 minutes until pale and fluffy.
3. Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing until smooth.
4. Add cooled raspberry puree slowly, mixing well after each addition.
5. Mix in vanilla extract and salt.
6. Add cream or milk gradually until desired consistency is reached.
7. Whip on medium-high for 1–2 minutes until light and fluffy.
8. Use immediately or chill briefly for firmer piping.
Notes
Use room temperature butter for best texture.
Cool raspberry puree completely before mixing.
Add freeze-dried raspberry powder for stronger flavor without thinning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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