Scrumptious Pink Cake Icing
Get ready to elevate your desserts with the irresistible charm of Scrumptious Pink Cake Icing! This velvety, homemade buttercream frosting is a perfect blend of sweet simplicity and vibrant color, making it ideal for birthdays, baby showers, or any occasion that calls for a touch of elegance. Made with softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, a splash of heavy cream, and pure vanilla extract, this recipe achieves a smooth and creamy texture that spreads like a dream. The rosy hue is created with just a few drops of red food coloring, easily customizable to your preferred shade of pink. Whether you’re frosting cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, this icing delivers the perfect balance of sweetness and richness, ensuring each bite is as delightful as the last. Whip it up in just 15 minutes and enjoy professional-quality results right in your own kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 4 drops Red food coloring
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition to prevent a sugar cloud from forming.
Once the powdered sugar is fully incorporated, increase the mixer speed to medium and beat for an additional 2-3 minutes until smooth.
Add the heavy cream, pure vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix on medium-high speed until the icing is creamy and light.
To achieve the pink color, add 4 drops of red food coloring and mix on low speed until the color is evenly distributed. Add more drops if a deeper pink is desired, mixing after each addition.
Taste the icing and adjust the consistency if needed. If it's too thick, add a teaspoon of heavy cream at a time until it reaches the desired texture.
Use immediately to frost your cake or cupcakes, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Allow the icing to come to room temperature and re-whip before using if stored.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3730 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 207.0 g | 265% | |
| Saturated Fat | 130.5 g | 652% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 562 mg | 187% | |
| Sodium | 198 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 479.7 g | 174% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 469.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 62 mg | 1% | |
*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.
