Strawberry Frosting

5 from 1 vote

An easy recipe for homemade strawberry frosting using either fresh or freeze-dried strawberries. The perfect way to jazz up your favorite cake or cupcake.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: strawberry buttercream, strawberry buttercream frosting, strawberry frosting

Servings: cupcakes

Author: Audrey Roberts

Ingredients

1 cup freeze-dried strawberries
1 cup unsalted butter, softened for dairy-free use Smart Balance butter*
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
4 cups powdered sugar
⅛ tsp salt
2-4 tbsp milk use unsweetened almond milk for dairy free

Strawberry Reduction Sauce Option**

2 lbs. fresh strawberries start with ¼ cup and add more if you want more strawberry flavor
4 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice optional

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Instructions

Add the freeze-dried strawberries to a food processor or blender and puree them into a strawberry powder.
In a large bowl, cream the butter with a mixer.
Add the pure vanilla extract and salt to the creamed butter and mix until fully combined. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl before adding the powdered sugar.
Add the powdered sugar one cup at a time. Mix until the frosting is firm.
Add the freeze-dried strawberry powder and mix until fully combined. Optional, use the cooled strawberry reduction sauce.
Add the milk 1 tbsp at a time, depending on how firm you want the frosting, and beat until smooth and spreadable.

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Notes

*Some brands of dairy-free/vegan butter are softer than traditional butter. You may need to add more powdered sugar to the recipe.

**If using strawberry reduction sauce instead of freeze-dried strawberries, I recommend making it several hours (or the prior night) before using it to make the frosting. The strawberry sauce needs to be completely cooled before using it in the buttercream.

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