Sprinkles' Strawberry Frosting

Name: Sprinkles' Strawberry Frosting
Yield: Makes enough for 1 dozen cupcakes
Ingredients: 1/2 cup whole frozen strawberries, thawed; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, firm and slightly cold; Pinch of coarse salt; 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

This frosting recipe is the perfect topper for Candace Nelson's Strawberry Cupcakes.

Source: The Martha Stewart Show, Episode 3099

Makes enough for 1 dozen cupcakes

Yield

Ingredients

1/2 cup whole frozen strawberries, thawed
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, firm and slightly cold
Pinch of coarse salt
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

1. Place strawberries in the bowl of a small food processor; process until pureed. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together butter and salt on medium speed until light and fluffy. Reduce mixer speed and slowly add confectioners' sugar; beat until well combined. Add vanilla and 3 tablespoons strawberry puree (save any remaining strawberry puree for another use); mix until just blended. Do not overmix or frosting will incorporate too much air. Frosting consistency should be dense and creamy, like ice cream.

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bluemelia-faye

23 FEB, 2018

It's perfect as long as you measure it out right.. you can substitute any fruit puree.. sometimes i put rum instead and its delicious.. a little extra puree makes it a wee bit softer but oh the flavour.. my family's favourite frosting
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Esa Latfullina

1 DEC, 2012

I just tried this and honestly its crap ! Its too buttery and you will need to use much more powder sugar if you want a real set frosting...it does not taste good!!
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- LeleH0821
  
  7 JUN, 2015
  
  Is it bland?
starrypeacock

24 JUN, 2014

I think this tastes pretty darn exact to what you actually get at Sprinkles I wanted to eat the whole bowl instead of frosting the cupcakes with it, and I don't even like frosting. It is a bit soft though so you just really have to make sure you don't over mix and maybe add just a bit more confectioners sugar if needed.
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Jennifer Cowan Peyton

15 FEB, 2013

I LOVE this recipe! I use it with Paula Deans "Simply Delicious Strawberry Cake" recipe and I make cupcakes instead of cake. I also use frozen strawberries in syrup which makes frosting sweeter and not as "buttery" as others have said. With that being said, it makes is a bit more runny. So I add more confectioners sugar. I also add a bit of fresh lemon juice & zest. I have made this recipe many times and have been told I should open up a cupcake shop. Their that good. Hope my suggestions help.
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Esa Latfullina

1 DEC, 2012

I just tried this and honestly its crap ! Its too buttery and you will need to use much more powder sugar if you want a real set frosting...it does not taste good!!
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Candace Clapp

15 OCT, 2012

I loved this recipe. I decided to bake my own Birthday Strawberry cake with Strawberry icing, and this worked perfectly. Thanks Candace ;)
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HelloWookie

14 JUL, 2012

SO many complainers in the reviews!!! Man alive! I have made this MANY times as it is one of my husband's favorites. I follow it exactly as it is written, and it turns out every single time. I put it on top of Smitten Kitchen's Pink Lady Cake recipe for my cupcakes. Plenty of perfect strawberry flavor. This is definitely one of the most requested cupcakes that I make!
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Cupcakegirl55

10 JUL, 2012

A lot of people seem to have had problems with this recipe, but I just made it and it was absolutely PERFECT! Not too buttery, loads of strawberry taste.I used frozen strawberries & strained them to get rid of the seeds so it looked prettier.Be sure to ONLY add the 3 tablespoons of puree though- I think this is where a lot of people went wrong and added ALL of the puree they made. I also added a bit of pink food dye to make the color stronger. The icing looked gorgeous and tasted delicious!
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srhixon

23 JUN, 2012

I wasn't very pleased with this recipe. I concur that it didn't taste much like strawberries at all. My mixture separated as well; I think the butter should be room temperature and not slightly cold. This is a good basis for other recipes though. :)
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Elle Martinez

4 JUN, 2012

I thought the buttercream was far too buttery and not enough strawberry flavor. I think I will cook down the strawberries next time like others have done. I do have puree left over and will be trying it again. I hope this time the buttercream tastes better and does not separate. :)
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