White Chocolate Icing
Delight your desserts with the luxurious creaminess of homemade White Chocolate Icing, a decadent topping that's perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. This luscious frosting blends melted white chocolate with softened butter, powdered sugar, and a splash of heavy cream to create a silky, spreadable texture that’s rich yet light. Infused with a hint of vanilla and a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness, this icing is incredibly versatile and easy to make, coming together in just 20 minutes. Whether you're adding a touch of elegance to a birthday cake or dressing up simple sugar cookies, this white chocolate frosting will elevate any baked treat with its velvety smooth finish and delicate sweetness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 170 grams white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- 113 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 240 grams powdered sugar, sifted
- 60 milliliters heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Place the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Let it cool slightly but remain pourable.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the softened butter on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the powdered sugar. Beat until the mixture is light and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Slowly pour the melted white chocolate into the butter and powdered sugar mixture. Beat on medium speed until well combined.
Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt. Continue beating on medium-high speed until the icing is smooth, fluffy, and spreadable. If needed, add an additional splash of heavy cream to adjust the consistency.
Use immediately to frost your desired dessert, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Allow the icing to come to room temperature and re-whip before using if stored.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2874 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 165.1 g | 212% | |
| Saturated Fat | 103.0 g | 515% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 342 mg | 114% | |
| Sodium | 280 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 341.2 g | 124% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 340.8 g | ||
| Protein | 11.0 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 365 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 524 mg | 11% | |
*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.
