Description
This easy white chocolate buttercream frosting recipe uses real white chocolate bars for a smooth, rich, and creamy texture that holds its shape well for decorating cakes and cupcakes. It offers a perfect balance of sweetness and flavor, avoiding common issues like being too sweet or melting too quickly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g white chocolate, chopped (use high-quality chocolate with cocoa butter)
- 225g unsalted butter, softened
- 250g powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk, plus more if needed
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place chopped white chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Gently melt over a double boiler or in the microwave using 20-second bursts, stirring after each burst until fully smooth. Let it cool slightly until lukewarm but still pourable.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter on medium-high speed for 2 to 3 minutes until pale, smooth, and creamy. This helps create a light texture.
- With the mixer on low, slowly stream in the cooled white chocolate. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and continue beating until fully combined.
- Add sifted powdered sugar gradually, mixing on low to start, then increasing to medium-high speed once incorporated. Beat for another 1 to 2 minutes until fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract, pinch of salt, and 2 tablespoons of cream. Beat on medium speed until the frosting is smooth. Adjust the consistency with more cream, 1 teaspoon at a time, if needed.
- The frosting is now ready to spread on cakes, pipe onto cupcakes, or use between cake layers.
Notes
- For best results, use white chocolate that lists cocoa butter as a main ingredient. Avoid chips or candy melts, which can result in a waxy texture.
- If the frosting is too soft after mixing, chill it briefly and rewhip before using.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Buttercream
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Not specified
- Calories: Not specified
- Sugar: Not specified
- Sodium: Not specified
- Fat: Not specified
- Saturated Fat: Not specified
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: Not specified
- Fiber: Not specified
- Protein: Not specified
- Cholesterol: Not specified