Apple Buttercream Icing: The Ultimate Guide to a Perfect Frosting
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2 cup apple butter
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon and a pinch of salt
- Instructions for Preparation:
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter at medium speed until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Gradually add sifted powdered sugar on low speed until combined.
- Scrape down the bowl and mix in the apple butter until well incorporated.
- Add milk (or cream) and vanilla; mix until fluffy (1-2 minutes).
- Stir in optional cinnamon and salt if using.
- Adjust consistency by adding more milk or sugar as needed.
- Whip on medium-high speed for an additional 1-2 minutes for added airiness.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg