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Fresh Strawberry Buttercream Frosting

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This homemade strawberry frosting recipe is an easy twist on the traditional buttercream. The creamy strawberry flavoring contrasts beautifully with a rich chocolate layer cake or adds a sweet zing to tart lemon cakes. Real strawberries make for an authentic soft pink color that adds a warm, rustic visual note to naked cakes and other simple sweets. The sweet flavoring and blush pink appearance combination make this frosting ideal for a Valentine’s Day dessert or a springtime treat.

Prep:
30 min
Total Time:
30 min
Skill Level:
Beginner
Yield:
4 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature
  • 5 cups sifted powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
  • 2 tablespoons meringue powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Tools

  • Food processor
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Large bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula

Instructions

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Notes

Consistencies
This buttercream recipe is for medium consistency, which is excellent for piping decorations like rosettes and dots. However, it will need to be thinned for frosting birthday cakes and borders.

Use fresh strawberries
Frozen strawberries will likely add too much liquid to the buttercream so fresh strawberries are recommended.

To store:
Frosting should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 week or freezer for up to 6 weeks.

How To

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