Apple Butter Buttercream Recipe
Delightfully creamy and flavorful Apple Butter Buttercream perfect for frosting cakes and cupcakes, blending the rich taste of apple butter with classic buttery sweetness for a unique twist on traditional buttercream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 3 cups of buttercream, enough to frost one 9-inch cake or 24 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert Frosting
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Buttercream Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup apple butter
Instructions
- Beat the Butter: Beat the softened unsalted butter on medium speed until it becomes light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. This step ensures a smooth and creamy base for the buttercream.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Gradually add the powdered sugar, salt, and apple butter to the butter mixture and mix on low speed until all ingredients are just combined to avoid powdered sugar flying out.
- Beat Until Fluffy: Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat the mixture for an additional 2 to 5 minutes, or until the buttercream becomes light, airy, and fluffy.
- Adjust Consistency: If the buttercream is too thick, add a little more apple butter to soften it; if too thin, add more powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency.
Notes
- Store buttercream in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Refrigerate buttercream for up to 1 week; bring to room temperature and rewhip before using.
- Freeze buttercream for 3-4 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator and rewhip before use.
- For best results, ensure butter is softened but not melted before starting.
- Adjust sweetness and apple flavor by varying powdered sugar and apple butter slightly.
Keywords: apple butter buttercream, apple butter frosting, homemade buttercream, apple flavored frosting, cake frosting
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