Deliciously Easy Apple Buttercream Icing for Home Baking
Indulge in our Deliciously Easy Apple Buttercream Icing for Home Baking – perfect for elevating your autumn desserts! Try it today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1/2 cup apple butter
- 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened unsalted butter on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed to prevent clouds of sugar.
- Once fully incorporated, add apple butter and vanilla extract; mix on low until blended.
- Adjust thickness by adding milk or heavy cream one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Add salt and optional cinnamon; mix briefly to incorporate.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or flavor as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg