Fresh Strawberry Buttercream

Up-level everyday desserts and pastries with this sweet and summery strawberry buttercream frosting!

While we love vanilla and chocolate frosting, this version has fresh strawberry flavor. It’s a sweet and buttery topping for everything from cakes to cupcakes and toast to waffles!

Homemade Strawberry Buttercream

Strawberry buttercream frosting can be used to frost cupcakes, cakes, or anything else that needs a great frosting.Multi-purpose strawberry buttercream can also be used as a sweet berry frosting for vanilla, lemon, or chocolate layer cakes!Fresh or frozen berries can be used so this recipe can be made all year round!Pipe buttercream frosting on cupcakes, or spread onto shortcakes, add to shortcake trifle cups or use on homemade strawberry tea bread.

Ingredients & Variations

STRAWBERRIES: Fresh or frozen berries will work, too. Frozen berries require additional cooking time to get the right consistency. For extra color and texture, toss in a handful of whole blueberries, chopped cherries, or even raspberries!

FROSTING: Use real butter, real cream, and vanilla extract for the best results in terms of flavor. In a pinch for time? Use pre-made vanilla or cream cheese frosting and gently stir in the strawberry puree.

How to Make Strawberry Buttercream

Only two simple steps to decadent and sweet summer frosting!

Puree strawberries with a blender or food processor.Cook down to create a thick paste (as per the recipe below). Add the cooled berry mixture to butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.

How to Store Buttercream Frosting

Keep frosting in a covered container in the refrigerator for 4 days, and let it come to room temperature before using. Freeze strawberry buttercream for up to 3 months in the freezer in zippered bags and whisk it thoroughly after thawing in the refrigerator.

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