Strawberry buttercream frosting is a cake or cupcake icing made with strawberries, butter, powdered sugar, and other ingredients. Buttercream frostings are rich, creamy toppings for cakes and desserts. Strawberry buttercream frosting pairs well with strawberry-flavored cakes and cupcakes, but it also works well with vanilla, chocolate, white, and yellow cakes.
Strawberry buttercream frosting can be made with just butter, powdered sugar, and strawberries. Strawberries are usually fresh, but they can also be frozen. In most cases, strawberry preserves can be used instead. In most cases, fresh or frozen berries are pureed in a food processor. Most versions include vanilla extract, as well as egg whites or heavy cream in some cases. A solid shortening is occasionally included as well.
This icing can be made in a variety of ways. The butter is usually beaten or creamed until light and fluffy, then the remaining ingredients are added and mixed together. Other versions combine the butter, vanilla, and sugar with the pureed strawberries directly in the food processor, resulting in a frosting made entirely in the food processor.
Others dissolve the sugar in egg whites and sugar in a double boiler before transferring the mixture to a stand mixer. After that, the sugared whites are beaten until fluffy. The butter is gradually added. The mixer is fitted with a paddle attachment after the butter has been incorporated, and the strawberry puree is added.
Strawberry buttercream frosting is mixed until it is smooth and creamy, regardless of how it is combined. Frosting should not be too firm, but it should also not be runny. If the frosting is too runny, more sugar should usually be added. On the other hand, if it’s too stiff, add more strawberries. When finished, this icing is usually pink.
Strawberry buttercream frosting can be used to ice cakes, cupcakes, or any other frosted dessert once it has been made. This topping is most commonly used on strawberry and vanilla-flavored desserts, but it can also be used on chocolate and other flavors. Small fresh strawberries can be garnished after the dessert has been frosted. Any leftover frosting should be stored in the refrigerator.
When applying strawberry buttercream frosting to the desserts, a palette knife, spatula, or pastry bag can be used. Cupcakes are best served with palette knives and pastry bags. Cakes are best served with spatulas, but additional decorations can be added with pastry bags.