Description
Indulge in the heavenly taste of this Lavender Buttercream Frosting, perfect for elevating your desserts to a whole new level. The delicate floral notes of lavender combined with the rich creaminess of butter make this frosting a dreamy addition to cakes, cupcakes, and more.
Ingredients
For the Lavender Infusion:
- 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 tablespoons Culinary Grade Lavender
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup Butter
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Frosting Preparation
Infuse culinary-grade lavender in heavy cream by gently heating it over low heat for about 30 minutes.
- Beating the Butter
Beat the butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Adding Powdered Sugar
Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low speed initially. Continue until fully incorporated, about 2 minutes.
- Incorporating Lavender Cream
Slowly pour in the infused lavender cream while mixing on low speed, then increase to medium speed and beat until fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Adjusting Consistency
Check frosting consistency and adjust with cream or powdered sugar as needed.
- Final Whipping
Give it one last whip to ensure fluffiness for spreading or piping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 35mg