Strawberry Frosting

Ingredients

• ½ cup chopped fresh strawberries or frozen thawed strawberries ((about 6 berries))
• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened, (227g))
• 6 cups powdered sugar ((720g))
• 2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps

1. 1

   Place the strawberries in a blender or food processor. Process until completely smooth. (If desired, you can strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds.) Measure out ¼ cup of strawberry puree.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until soft and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the strawberry puree and beat until well combined. Scrape down the bowl.

3. 3

   With the mixer on low speed, add the powdered sugar in about a cup at a time. Stop and scrape down the bowl occasionally. Once all of the sugar is added, beat in 2 tablespoons of cream and the vanilla. Beat on medium-low speed until fluffy, about 1 minute. Add the additional tablespoon of cream if needed for a smooth and fluffy frosting. Use the frosting immediately or cover and chill overnight. Bring to room temperature and beat again for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until fluffy and spreadable before using.