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Crazy Frosting

Course Cakes, Desserts, Frosting
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups butter at room temperature
  • 5 2/3 cups confectioners sugar sifted
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 2-3 tbs milk or cream
  • a pinch of salt

Strawberry Frosting - Add Ins:

  • (21/2oz/75g) fresh or frozen strawberries, pureed and strained

Chocolate Frosting - Add Ins:

  • (51/3oz/160g) cocoa powder

Coffee Frosting:

  • instant espresso dissolved in 2 tablespoons of wate

Mint Chocolate Chip Frosting - Add Ins:

  • 3 tsp mint extract
  • 1/2 cup chocolate finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 drop green food coloring

Peanut butter Frosting - Add Ins:

  • (6oz/180g) peanut butter smooth

Vanilla Frosting:

  • 2 tsp vanilla

Lemon Frosting - Add Ins:

  • zest of 2 lemons

Instructions

  • In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment or using an electric hand mixer whip the butter until light and creamy for about 7-8 minutes on medium/high speed.
  • Once the butter is pale in color and light slowly add in the sifted confectioners' sugar one spoon at a time on medium speed. Let the sugar fully incorporate before adding in more sugar.
  • Add the vanilla extract, salt and milk or cream.
  • Whip on high speed for another 3-4 minutes until very light, creamy, and fluffy.
  • Add in the flavorings of your choice to create your desired flavor.

Notes

Learn how to make the ultimate buttercream frosting with my buttercream frosting recipe.

Crazy Frosting

Sift the sugar AFTER you have measured it. Use the buttercream straight away or keep it refrigerated for up to 4 weeks. Before use make sure it comes to room temperature. If you want a little bit of extra color use a bit of food dye until you've reached your desired color.