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 (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons milk (or heavy cream)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Instructions:
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Gradually sift in the powdered sugar one cup at a time on low speed until combined.
- Scrape down the bowl to ensure even mixing.
- Add the apple butter and mix on medium speed until fully incorporated.
- Pour in the milk and vanilla extract; mix until airy.
- Optionally add cinnamon and salt, then adjust consistency as desired.
- Whip for an additional 1-2 minutes for lightness.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or flavor if needed.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg