This vibrant Strawberry Buttercream Frosting recipe delivers a burst of real fruit flavor and a stunning pink hue, far surpassing any artificial alternative. After extensive testing, I’ve perfected a method that uses fresh strawberries to create a silky, pipeable frosting that holds its shape beautifully. It’s the perfect topping for cupcakes, layer cakes, or simply enjoying by the spoonful.

Strawberry Buttercream Frosting

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Author: Dorothy Miller

Ingredients

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8 tablespoons butter, at room temperature (1 stick)
4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries (with their juices (plus more if needed))
additional powdered sugar (only if needed)

Instructions

Place the butter in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Stop the machine and add in the powdered sugar and strawberries. Beat on low until the mixture is creamy and well combined. If the frosting is too thick, add more strawberries until desired consistency is reached. If the frosting is too thin, add more powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.

Use this buttercream frosting to frost your choice of cake, cupcakes, or other baked goods.

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Strawberry Buttercream Frosting Recipe