5 Ingredients or Fewer

Fluffy Strawberry Buttercream

June 17, 2012
5
1 Ratings
  • Makes Enough to generously ice 12 cupcakes or an 8in layer cake.
Author Notes

I have yet to find the perfect strawberry cake recipe, but was pair this buttercream with a light vanilla cake and you feel completely satisfied with your strawberry craving. —wineaplenty

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 1/2 pound Unsalted Butter (2 sticks)
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1/3 cup Pureed Fresh Strawberries
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Lemon Juice
Directions
  1. Beat the butter until lightened in color.
  2. Slowly add in the powdered sugar beating after each addition until combined.
  3. Add in the lemon juice and strawberry puree slowly continuing to beat until combined.
  4. Add the pinch of salt and beat until light and fluffy.
  5. Enjoy!

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