Banana Buttercream Frosting
This banana buttercream frosting is a smooth American buttercream flavored with banana extract. It's perfect to swirl on cupcakes, brownies, cookies, and more!
Equipment
- 1 5-quart stand mixer or electric hand mixer
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon banana extract
- 1-2 tablespoon heavy cream
Instructions
- Add the softened butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat for 5 minutes on medium high speed until creamy.1 cup unsalted butter
- Add half of the powdered sugar and mix on low for 2 minutes. Beat in the second half, the salt, and banana extract on medium speed until smooth.3 cups powdered sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon banana extract
- Pour in the heavy cream 1 teaspoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.1-2 tablespoon heavy cream
- Use to frost cakes, cupcakes, cookies and more. Enjoy!
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Notes
This recipe yields about 2 cups of frosting.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Before storing, place a piece of plastic wrap over the frosting to prevent it from forming a crust.
Freezing: Wrap in plastic wrap and seal tightly or place in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 192.4kcalCarbohydrates: 22.5gProtein: 0.1gFat: 11.8gSaturated Fat: 7.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.1gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 31.6mgSodium: 38.6mgPotassium: 4.8mgSugar: 22gVitamin A: 368.3IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 4.3mgIron: 0.02mg
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