Sour Cream Icing
Elevate your desserts with this rich and velvety sour cream icing—a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess that’s sure to impress! Made with just five simple ingredients—unsalted butter, powdered sugar, creamy sour cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt—this icing comes together in only 10 minutes. Its smooth, fluffy texture is ideal for spreading on cakes, cupcakes, or even cookies, adding a delightful tangy twist to classic baked goods. Whether you prefer your icing subtly sweet or with an extra tang, this versatile recipe can be adjusted to suit your taste. Easy to make and utterly irresistible, sour cream icing is the secret ingredient your desserts have been waiting for!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams unsalted butter
- 250 grams powdered sugar
- 120 grams sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
Gradually sift in the powdered sugar, about 1/3 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition. This helps prevent powdered sugar from puffing out of the bowl.
Once all the powdered sugar is incorporated, increase the mixer speed to medium and beat for another 2 minutes until fluffy.
Add the sour cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the mixture. Continue beating on medium speed until fully combined and the icing is smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
Taste the icing and adjust as desired. For a slightly tangier flavor, add an additional 1-2 tablespoons of sour cream; for sweeter icing, sift in more powdered sugar as needed.
Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or other baked goods. Alternatively, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Allow the icing to come to room temperature and stir before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2048 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.9 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.5 g | 362% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 310 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 242 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 258.0 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 253.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 187 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 38 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.
