Strawberry Milk Shake Frosting
If you love strawberries, milk shakes, and cake then you’re in luck. Strawberry Milk Shake Frosting is a delicious creamy topping for any cake or cupcakes. Plus, the consistency is great for piping.
Reminiscent of a strawberry milk shake, this frosting pairs beautifully with most flavors of cake.
For instance, vanilla, lemon, or my favorite, chocolate.
In true milk shake fashion, feel free to use sprinkles, such as Strawberry Crunch Topping, and add a cherry on top.
Making Strawberry Milk Shake Frosting
Using a stand mixer, beat the butter until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla and jam.
Next, stir in half (2 cups) of the powdered sugar, then alternate the rest of the powdered sugar with the heavy cream.
Scrape the sides and blend until light and fluffy.
Although the jam gives the frosting some color, you can add pink or red food coloring.
Also, add more of the heavy cream if needed. For instance, if you plan on spreading over the sides and top of a layer cake.
When spreading frosting over cakes, the consistency is more workable if thinner.
In contrast, you want the frosting thicker when piping so it holds its shape.
I love pairing this frosting with Strawberry Crunch Topping, which gives an additional sweet/tart crunch along with the creaminess of the frosting.
As far as cupcakes go, check out my Chocolate Truffle Cupcakes. The rich chocolate with the sweet strawberry flavors are scrumptious together.
Also, try this frosting on Chocolate Vanilla Cupcakes for a Neapolitan flavor festival.
Strawberry Milk Shake Frosting
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup strawberry jam
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream, (plus more if needed)
Instructions
- Beat butter until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla and jam.
- Stir in half the powdered sugar, then alternate the rest of the powdered sugar with the heavy cream. Scrape sides and blend until light and fluffy.
- Add more cream if needed. Enjoy!
Notes
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