Heavenly Honey Buttercream Frosting
A creamy and dreamy Honey Buttercream Frosting that transforms any dessert into a family heirloom.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 3 cups 1x
- Category: Frosting
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2–4 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cream the butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed for about 2-3 minutes until creamy and light in color.
- Add the powdered sugar gradually, about one cup at a time, with the mixer on low speed.
- Incorporate honey and vanilla extract, and optionally add 2 tablespoons of milk or cream.
- Beat for an additional 3-4 minutes at medium-high speed until fluffy and smooth.
- Adjust consistency by adding more milk or cream one tablespoon at a time, if too thick.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
For variations, consider adding lemon zest for a twist or use maple syrup instead of honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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