Description
A soft and elegant twist on classic buttercream, this Lavender Buttercream Frosting features a delicate floral aroma and creamy texture. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, it brings a sophisticated flair to any dessert.
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream (or milk)
1 1/2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Optional: Purple gel food coloring
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, gently heat the cream with the dried lavender until just steaming. Remove from heat and let steep for 10–15 minutes.
- Strain the lavender from the cream and allow it to cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low after each addition until fully incorporated.
- Add the cooled lavender-infused cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the butter mixture.
- Beat on medium-high speed for 2–3 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Optional: Mix in a drop of purple gel food coloring until evenly tinted.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Re-whip before using again to restore texture.
Notes
Use only culinary lavender to avoid bitter or soapy flavors.
Steep lavender no longer than 15 minutes to keep the flavor subtle.
Can substitute dried lavender with a drop or two of lavender extract.
Frosting holds up well for piping when kept cool.
Pairs beautifully with lemon, vanilla, or honey-flavored cakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
