Deliciously Easy Apple Buttercream Icing for Home Baking Recipe
This deliciously easy Apple Buttercream Icing combines creamy butter and sweet apple butter with a hint of cinnamon, perfect for adding a delightful twist to your home-baked treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Icing
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1/2 cup apple butter
- 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream (for adjusting thickness)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- a pinch salt (to balance sweetness)
Instructions
- Beat the Butter: Beat the unsalted butter on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing until just combined.
- Scrape Bowl: Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
- Mix in Apple Butter: Mix in the apple butter on medium speed for 1-2 minutes until well combined.
- Add Liquid and Vanilla: Incorporate the milk and vanilla extract and mix until light and fluffy.
- Add Cinnamon and Salt: Add the optional cinnamon and a pinch of salt, mixing until just combined.
- Adjust Consistency: Adjust the consistency by adding milk or powdered sugar as needed.
- Whip Icing: Whip the icing on medium-high speed for another 1-2 minutes until fluffy.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste and adjust the flavor as needed.