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Apple Buttercream Icing

Irresistibly Creamy Apple Buttercream Icing to Savor This Fall

Enjoy the warm, nostalgic flavors of Apple Buttercream Icing this fall. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or cozy desserts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • ½ cup apple butter homemade is preferable
  • 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract may substitute with almond extract
Optional Flavor Enhancements
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon adjust according to taste
  • 1 pinch salt to balance sweetness

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Stand Mixer
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

  1. Whip the unsalted butter in a mixing bowl on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Gradually incorporate sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed.
  3. Add the apple butter and mix on medium speed for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
  4. Pour in the milk and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy and creamy.
  5. Mix in ground cinnamon and salt until just combined.
  6. Adjust the icing consistency with more milk or powdered sugar if necessary.
  7. Whip the icing on medium-high speed for 1-2 minutes for added fluffiness.
  8. Taste and adjust the apple butter for enhanced flavor, as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 5mg

Notes

Sift the sugar before mixing to avoid lumps. Store any excess icing in an airtight container. Re-whip if hardened.

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