Strawberry frosting

In the past month I was asked for this recipe 3 times. A friend even called me while I was in NYC to find the recipe. Thus, I think this deserves to be on the blog.

I made white chocolate cupcakes with strawberry buttercream frosting for my friend Renee. Everyone LOVED  the frosting. The recipe comes from the very famous Sprinkles bakery in LA, and now also in NYC. 

SPRINKLES STRAWBERRY FROSTING recipe

from marthastewart.com

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup whole frozen strawberries, thawed

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, firm and slightly cold

* Pinch of coarse salt

3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

Place strawberries in the bowl of a small food processor; process until pureed. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together butter and salt on medium speed until light and fluffy. Reduce mixer speed and slowly add confectioners’ sugar; beat until well combined. Add vanilla and 3 tablespoons strawberry puree (save any remaining strawberry puree for another use); mix until just blended. Do not overmix or frosting will incorporate too much air. Frosting consistency should be dense and creamy, like ice cream.

Makes enough to frost 24 cupcakes.