Go Back
–+ servings
White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

This delicious White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chocolate and Cream
  • 6 ounces white chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
Butter and Sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 2 cups confectioners? sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Double Boiler or Microwave
  • Handheld or stand mixer
  • Paddle attachment
  • medium bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Melt the white chocolate by chopping it and using a double boiler or microwave, microwaving in 20-second increments until smooth. Cool at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat the butter on medium speed for 1 minute using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
  3. Switch the mixer to low speed and gradually add the confectioners? sugar.
  4. Stir the cooled white chocolate until smooth and add it to the butter/sugar mixture. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until combined and creamy.
  5. Add the cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat for 1 minute until combined. Adjust the consistency as needed with additional cream or salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 20mg

Notes

This frosting can be customized with flavored extracts or crushed candy for added texture. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!