Creamy White Chocolate Frosting
A rich and silky white chocolate frosting perfect for cupcakes, made with simple ingredients and easy techniques for a smooth, creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 3 cups frosting (enough for 24 cupcakes) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces (225 grams) white chocolate chips or chopped bars
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3 cups (360 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
- 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted (about 2–3 minutes). Avoid overheating.
- While the chocolate cools slightly, cream the softened unsalted butter in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed until pale, fluffy, and smooth (3–4 minutes).
- Gradually sift powdered sugar into the butter, mixing on low speed to avoid a sugar cloud. Increase speed to medium and beat for another 2 minutes until fluffy.
- Slowly pour the warm (not hot) melted white chocolate into the buttercream mixture while mixing on low speed to incorporate evenly.
- Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until combined.
- Add heavy cream one tablespoon at a time, beating on medium speed until the frosting is creamy but spreadable (about 2 minutes).
- Beat the frosting on high speed for 1–2 minutes to achieve a silky, smooth finish, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Use immediately on cooled cupcakes or chill covered in the fridge. Bring to room temperature and re-whip before using if stored.
Notes
Melt white chocolate slowly to avoid bitterness. Use room temperature butter for best whipping results. Sift powdered sugar to prevent lumps. Add cream gradually to achieve desired consistency. If frosting is too soft, chill for 15 minutes and re-whip; if too stiff, add more cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30 gr
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 17
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 1
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