Deliciously Easy Apple Buttercream Icing for Irresistible Cakes
Delight in the rich, creamy texture of this Apple Buttercream Icing, perfect for enhancing your favorite cakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Icing
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup apple puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well.
- Stir in the apple puree, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Mix on high speed until the icing is fluffy and smooth.
- Spread over cooled cakes or cupcakes.
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, add more cinnamon.
- Store unused icing in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: apple buttercream icing, easy icing, cake icing