Easy Strawberry Frosting Recipe Made with Strawberry Powder
Homemade Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
Homemade strawberry frosting is a rich, creamy buttercream made with real strawberries and a naturally pink color. This version uses freeze dried strawberry powder to create a bright berry flavor without thinning the frosting. It is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and anything that needs a sweet pop of strawberry.
This frosting is smooth, stable, and pipes beautifully. It works year round because you can use freeze dried strawberries you have on hand.
Why This Strawberry Frosting Works
- Uses real strawberry flavor without changing the texture
- Naturally pink without food coloring
- Freeze dried strawberry powder keeps the frosting thick and stable
- Whips up light and fluffy in under ten minutes
- Perfect for piping, spreading, and layering
What Ingredients Are Need?
- softened butter
- powdered sugar
- strawberry powder
- vanilla extract
- strained strawberry syrup/juice
- milk
How to Make Frosting
- Whip until the frosting is fluffy and smooth.
- Beat softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Add powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
- Add freeze dried strawberry powder and blend well.
- Add vanilla extract.
- Add milk as needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Mix until fluffy and incorporated.
Troubleshooting Homemade Frosting
Frosting Too Thin
Add more powdered sugar or strawberry powder. Chill for ten minutes and whip again.
Frosting Too Thick
Add a small amount of milk. Mix slowly until smooth.
Frosting Not Pink Enough
Add more strawberry powder.
Frosting Not Tasting Strawberry Enough
Increase the freeze dried strawberry powder or add strawberry extract.
Frosting Looks Curdled
Your butter may have been too cold. Keep mixing until smooth or let it sit at room temperature for five minutes and whip again.
Frosting Too Sweet
Add a pinch of salt to balance the flavor.
Frosting Variations
- Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting: Replace half the butter with softened cream cheese.
- Strawberry Whipped Frosting: Fold strawberry powder into stabilized whipped cream.
- Strawberry Lemonade Frosting: Add lemon zest and a splash of lemon juice.
- Chocolate Strawberry Frosting: Add two tablespoons of cocoa powder.
What to Pair With This Frosting
Storage and Freezing
Refrigerator
Store in an airtight container for up to five days. Let it come to room temperature before using.
Freezer
Freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then whip before using.
Make Ahead
You can make this frosting up to two days in advance. Store covered in the refrigerator and rewhip before frosting your cake.
Homemade Strawberry Frosting (Buttercream with Freeze Dried Strawberries)
Ingredients
- 1 cup softened butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3-4 Tablespoons dehydrated strawberries (or strawberry powder?
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 3-4 teaspoons strawberry syrup from strawberries sitting with 2 teaspoons of sugar on them
- 1-2 teaspoons milk only use what is needed to smooth out the frosting
Instructions
- Take sliced strawberries and put a couple of teaspoons of sugar on them and mix together. Set aside and let sit.
- In a mixing bowl, add the butter and whipped to smooth.
- Add powdered sugar a little at a time, about half.
- Mix in the vanilla and strawberry powder.
- Add in the rest of the powdered sugar and mix.
- Add the strawberry syrup and mix together.
- Add in a little milk at a time. You want the frosting to be creamy, but not a liquid. It should look like frosting, easy to spread. If it's stiff, it may need a little milk.
- If the frosting gets a little to wet, you can add a little more powdered sugar at a time until you get the right consistency.
- Spread it on your cake, cupcakes, brownies or cookies and enjoy.
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I liked the fact this had real strawberry flavor in it. Worked well.
Real fruit makes the difference for flavoring foods. Thanks for sharing with us.
This turned out wonderfully. So much strawberry flavor.
Glad to hear you liked it! Definitely has some great strawberry flavors.