White Chocolate Buttercream Recipe
This White Chocolate Buttercream is a smooth, creamy frosting made with melted white chocolate, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and a hint of vanilla. Perfect for decorating cakes and cupcakes with a rich, sweet flavor and a silky texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Enough to frost a 9-inch two-layer cake or approximately 24 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert Frosting
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
White Chocolate Buttercream Ingredients
- 6 oz (170g) white chocolate chips
- 1 Cup (226g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 Cups (180g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Melt White Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate chips using a microwave or a double boiler, stirring continuously until smooth and free of lumps. Set aside to cool slightly to avoid melting the butter when combined.
- Beat Butter: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the room temperature butter on high speed for about 4 minutes until it becomes light and fluffy, creating the perfect base for a smooth buttercream.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Lower the mixer speed to low and gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and paddle to ensure even mixing.
- Combine White Chocolate: Stir the melted white chocolate to ensure it’s smooth and check that it has cooled enough so it won’t melt the butter. Once at the right temperature, add it to the butter and sugar mixture. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
- Add Flavor and Salt: Add the vanilla extract and kosher salt, then mix on low speed for another minute to fully combine all the ingredients, enhancing the flavor and balancing sweetness.
Notes
- Ensure the melted white chocolate is not hot when adding to butter to prevent it from melting and changing the texture of the buttercream.
- Room temperature butter is critical to achieve a light and fluffy texture.
- Use high-quality white chocolate chips for the best flavor and smoothness.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less powdered sugar according to your preference.
- This buttercream is ideal for frosting cakes, cupcakes, and as a filling for layered desserts.
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