Apple Butter Buttercream Recipe
A creamy and flavorful Apple Butter Buttercream that combines the rich sweetness of apple butter with smooth, fluffy buttercream. Perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts with a cozy autumn twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 3 cups, enough to frost a 9-inch cake or 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- 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 Butter: Beat the softened unsalted butter on medium speed until it becomes light and fluffy, which takes about 2 minutes. This step helps aerate the butter for a smooth texture.
- Add Ingredients: Add the powdered sugar, salt, and apple butter to the bowl with the whipped butter. Mix on low speed until all ingredients are just combined, ensuring no powdered sugar flies out.
- Beat Until Fluffy: Increase the mixer speed to medium and continue beating the mixture for 2 to 5 minutes until it becomes light and fluffy. This gives the buttercream its signature creamy consistency.
- Adjust Consistency: If the buttercream is too thick, add a little more apple butter to loosen it. If too thin, add a little more powdered sugar to thicken it to your desired consistency.
- Storage: Store the apple butter buttercream in an airtight container. It can be kept at room temperature for a couple of days, refrigerated for up to one week, or frozen for 3 to 4 months for longer storage.
Notes
- The butter should be softened to room temperature for the best consistency.
- Adjust sweetness or apple flavor by varying the amount of powder sugar or apple butter slightly.
- Use this buttercream immediately or store properly as it may harden when refrigerated.
- If refrigerated, bring the buttercream back to room temperature and re-whip before using.
- Perfect topping for autumn-themed desserts, especially carrot cakes, spice cakes, or simple vanilla cupcakes.
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