Lavender Buttercream Frosting: The Best Whipped Delight for Cakes
A smooth and aromatic lavender buttercream frosting that adds a delightful touch to any cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons culinary lavender buds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
- Incorporate heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until smooth.
- Gently fold in lavender buds until evenly distributed.
- Spread on your cake or store for later use.
Notes
- For a stronger lavender flavor, steep the lavender buds in the heavy cream before adding.
- Make sure the butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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