Strawberry Frosting
An easy recipe for homemade strawberry frosting using either fresh or freeze-dried strawberries. The perfect way to jazz up your favorite cake or cupcake.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 24 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for dairy-free use Smart Balance butter*)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2-4 tbsp milk (use unsweetened almond milk for dairy free)
- ¼-½ cup strawberry reduction sauce (Start with ¼ cup and add more if you want more strawberry flavor.)
Instructions
- 1
Add the freeze-dried strawberries to a food processor or blender and puree them into a strawberry powder.
- 2
In a large bowl, cream the butter with a mixer.
- 3
Add the pure vanilla extract and salt to the creamed butter and mix until fully combined. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl before adding the powdered sugar.
- 4
Add the powdered sugar one cup at a time. Mix until the frosting is firm.
- 5
Add the freeze-dried strawberry powder and mix until fully combined. Optional, use the cooled strawberry reduction sauce.
- 6
Add the milk 1 tbsp at a time, depending on how firm you want the frosting, and beat until smooth and spreadable.