Description
A delicate and floral infused buttercream frosting, perfect for cupcakes, cakes, and cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1–2 teaspoons ground dried lavender (culinary grade)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (room temperature)
- 1 part pink and violet gel food coloring
Instructions
- Prepare the dried culinary lavender by crushing it lightly to release its aroma.
- Cream the butter in a stand mixer until it’s soft and airy.
- Add lavender and vanilla to the butter and mix until creamy.
- Add powdered sugar and milk, then beat until the frosting is smooth and silky.
- Adjust the frosting’s consistency by adding more powdered sugar or milk as needed.
- Color the frosting with gel food coloring until desired hue is achieved.
- Use immediately or store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Ensure to use culinary-grade lavender for flavor and avoid any bitterness. Adjust sweetness and thickness gradually.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frosting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg