Raspberry Buttercream Frosting
A delightful raspberry buttercream frosting that adds a burst of flavor and beautiful color to any cake or dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup raspberry puree (fresh or frozen)
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cream the butter in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the powdered sugar gradually, mixing on low speed until incorporated.
- Incorporate the raspberry puree while mixing on low speed, adjusting consistency with heavy cream or milk as needed.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Final whip on high speed for 1-2 minutes to incorporate air and fluffiness.
Notes
This frosting can be stored in the fridge for up to a week. Ensure it comes to room temperature before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: buttercream, frosting, raspberry, dessert, cake decoration