Lavender Rose Icing
Elevate your baked creations with this exquisite Lavender Rose Icing, a delicate blend of floral luxury and creamy sweetness. This recipe infuses warm milk with dried culinary lavender, lending an aromatic depth that pairs beautifully with the subtle, romantic essence of rose water. The butter-based frosting is whipped to fluffy perfection with powdered sugar, creating a smooth, spreadable texture that's perfect for cakes, cookies, or cupcakes. Optional pastel hues of lavender and pink food coloring add a whimsical touch, making it ideal for bridal showers, tea parties, or any occasion that calls for a touch of elegance. Fast to prepare and utterly captivating, this lavender rose frosting is a show-stopper for any dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons Milk
- 1 tablespoon Dried culinary lavender
- 2 teaspoons Rose water
- 2 drops Purple food coloring (optional)
- 1 drop Pink food coloring (optional)
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the milk and dried culinary lavender. Heat over low heat until the milk is warm but not boiling, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover, and let the lavender steep for 10 minutes.
Strain the milk through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the lavender. Allow the lavender-infused milk to cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Add the lavender-infused milk, rose water, and a pinch of salt. Mix on low speed until incorporated, then increase to medium-high speed and beat until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
If desired, add the purple and pink food coloring to achieve a delicate pastel shade. Mix until the color is evenly distributed.
Use the icing immediately to frost cakes, cookies, or cupcakes, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Let it come to room temperature and re-whip before use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2718 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.4 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.7 g | 284% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 253 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 188 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 482.9 g | 176% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 472.3 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 121 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 165 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
