I love this Strawberry Buttercream Frosting because not only does it have this beautiful light pink color but it has the sweetest taste of strawberries. So simple to make and perfect for frosting cakes and cupcakes. This frosting makes everyone smile. 

Recipe makes 12 cupcake servings

Total time of 15 minutes

Active time of 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 5 cups confectioners sugar, sifted

• 1 cups unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks)

• ½ pound strawberries

• ½ teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions:

1. For the frosting: In a food processor, purée the ½ pound strawberries with ½ cup of the powdered sugar. Place a fine-mesh sieve over a bowl. Pour the fruit purée through the sieve and use a rubber spatula to push the purée through the sieve to strain out the seeds. You should end up with ½ cup strained purée.

2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter. With the mixing speed on low, add half of the remaining powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time. When the mixture is fully combined, add the strawberry purée and continue to mix. Add the rest of the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, and mix on low until the frosting is smooth, light pink, and holds its shape. Add the lemon juice and mix on low for 1 more minute. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl and mix until fully combined. Transfer about a quarter of the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a large open tip.

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Enjoy!

Elizabeth