Lavender Buttercream
This Lavender Buttercream is a silky, creamy frosting that combines the floral notes of lavender with the rich texture of butter, perfect for elevating any dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 3 cups of buttercream (enough for 24 cupcakes) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups (480 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
- 2–4 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 1–2 tablespoons culinary lavender, food-grade
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Infuse the Lavender: Combine the culinary lavender with 2 tablespoons of heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, then strain and let cool.
- Beat the Butter: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter on medium speed until creamy and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Sugar: Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, mixing on low speed, then increase speed and mix for another 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate Infused Cream: Slowly drizzle in the lavender-infused cream and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy.
- Adjust Consistency: If too thick, add an additional tablespoon of cream; if too thin, add more powdered sugar.
- Final Mix: Give everything one last mix to ensure a fluffy and well-combined frosting.
Notes
Store any leftover Lavender Buttercream in an airtight container. It lasts up to a week in the refrigerator and can be frozen for up to a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/lavender-buttercream-recipe/
