The Best White Chocolate Buttercream
Description
The best white chocolate frosting. Creamy, easy to make and not too sweet. It is the perfect topping for cakes and cupcakes.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces high quality white chocolate
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream (divided)
- 6 ounces salted butter (3/4 cup, room temperature)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a microwave safe bowl pour 2 tablespoons of heavy cream over the white chocolate chips
- Microwave white chocolate and heavy cream for 30 seconds on high
- Set mixture aside for 30 seconds for chocolate to continue to melt then stir to combine until smooth. If lumps of chocolate still appear in the mixture microwave again for 15 seconds
- Leave the white chocolate mixture to cool (approximately 10-15minutes) before moving on to the next steps
- In a large bowl beat the butter with a stand or hand mixer until light and fluffy
- With the mixer running on the lowest setting slowly pour in the white chocolate mixture and vanilla until well combined
- With the mixer still running on low add the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time followed by the final tablespoon of heavy cream
- Beat on high for 1-3 minutes until light and fluffy
- Frost your baked goods and enjoy
Notes
This recipe makes enough frosting for 12 cupcakes or a 9" cake
Ensure the white chocolate mixture is cooler before adding to the butter or you will end up with a greasy mess
A high quality salted butter is recommended for this recipe, however if you use unsalted butter you will want to add a 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the recipe to help cut the sweetness
If you plan to use this recipe for cupcakes I recommend beating the buttercream a little longer than if you are using it for a cake
White Chocolate Buttercream, White Chocolate Frosting, Buttercream, White Chocolate