Real Strawberry Frosting
 
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Recipe type: Dessert, Frosting
Serves: 1 cup
Ingredients
  • 1-1/2 cup fresh strawberries finely diced
  • 1 stick unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 2-3 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 tsp. real vanilla extract
Method
  1. Put strawberries in a medium saucepan and turn heat on to medium.
  2. Heat berries stirring often, allowing berries to reduce down to about half its original size. Keep berries to a simmer while stirring.
  3. Set aside and let cool to room temperature.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whip butter with a hand mixer until fluffy.
  5. Add ½ cup of powdered sugar and continue to whip.
  6. Add ½ of the berries and juice and incorporate with hand mixer.
  7. Add another ½ cup of powdered sugar and whip.
  8. Continue to add powdered sugar until desired consistency is achieved.
  9. Add vanilla and whip.
  10. If frosting becomes too thick, add a tsp. of milk to thin out and whip with a hand mixer.
Recipe by Sweet Is The Spice at https://sweetisthespice.com/recipes/desserts-sweets/cake/strawberry-and-chocolate-filled-classic-chocolate-cupcakes-with-strawberry-frosting/