Homemade Buttercream Frosting
Servings: 24
Calories: 149kcal
This delicious frosting can be used to dress up brownie bites, and is equally delicious on cupcakes and cakes.
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Ingredients
- 12 Tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 sticks, room temperature
- 4 oz cream cheese 1/2 package, cold
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Vanilla option
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons heavy cream or 1 Tablespoon milk
- fondant flowers and/or sprinkles garnish
Mocha option
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons espresso powder dissolved into 2 tablespoons of hot water
- garnish chocolate covered coffee beans garnish
Raspberry option
- 3-4 Tablespoons raspberry jam preferably 100% fruit spread
- fresh raspberries garnish
Mint option
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or 1 tablespoon milk
- green food coloring
- chopped chocolate mint candies garnish - such as Andes mints
Instructions
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter until smooth.
- Add the cream cheese and beat until fully incorporated and smooth.
- While slowly blending, add 1-2 cups powdered sugar.
- Add liquid and flavoring ingredients based on your flavor choices below, and blend.
- Add remaining powdered sugar, and beat until all ingredients are well incorporated, and frosting is fluffy (20-30 seconds).
Nutrition
Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 8mg | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 257IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg