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Strawberry Buttercream Frosting

Strawberry Buttercream Frosting made with fresh strawberries with a perfect, bright strawberry flavor. This is the BEST strawberry frosting recipe ever. No coloring & goes wonderfully on cookies, cakes, cupcakes, etc. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Chilling time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: strawberry buttercream frosting
Servings: 25
Calories: 224kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 cup softened butter
  • tsp vanilla
  • 8 cups powdered sugar
  • 1.5 lbs strawberries

Instructions

Make Strawberry Reduction

  • Wash, core and slice 1.5 lbs of strawberries, about 30-35. Puree the strawberry pieces using an immersion blender or food processor. Pour strawberry puree in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and boil for 30 minutes, stirring often. Mixture will reduce by half. Chill puree in fridge or freezer until very cold.

Make Strawberry Buttercream Frosting

  • Whisk butter for 30 seconds with a mixer. Add in 1 cup strawberry reduction and 2 cups powdered sugar.
  • Add in vanilla and remaining powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until you’ve reached your desired consistency.
  • Use frosting for cakes, cookies, etc. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.

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Notes

Recipe works well halved. Just watch the strawberry reduction closely when cooking so that it doesn't cook too fast and burn. 

Nutrition

Serving: -36g | Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 230IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.1mg