Blackberry Frosting Recipe
A luscious and vibrant Blackberry Frosting that combines fresh blackberry puree with creamy butter and powdered sugar, enhanced by a hint of lemon and vanilla. Perfect for adding a fruity twist to cupcakes, cakes, and other desserts with a smooth, creamy texture and delightful color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Enough frosting to cover one 9-inch layer cake or about 24 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Blackberry Puree
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Frosting
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks), room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk or cream (plus more if needed)
Instructions
- Prepare Blackberry Puree: Add the fresh blackberries and lemon juice to a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer while stirring frequently. Cook for about 20 minutes until the blackberries soften, mash, and reduce to approximately 1/3 cup of thick puree.
- Strain Puree (Optional): For a smooth frosting without seeds or skins, strain the blackberry puree through a fine mesh strainer or process it in a food processor until smooth. Let the puree cool completely to room temperature before using.
- Combine Butter and Puree: In a large mixing bowl, place the softened butter and cooled blackberry puree. Use an electric mixer to beat them together until the mixture is smooth and uniformly combined.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar into the butter and puree mixture. Beat on medium-high speed until the frosting becomes smooth, creamy, and thoroughly mixed.
- Incorporate Milk and Vanilla: Add the milk or cream and vanilla extract to the frosting. Beat again to fully combine. Check the consistency and if the frosting is too thick, add more milk or cream one tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired creamy texture.
- Frost Your Dessert: Once cakes or cupcakes are completely cooled, use the blackberry frosting to decorate by either spreading it smoothly with a spatula or piping it decoratively as preferred.
Notes
- Straining the blackberry puree is optional but recommended for a seedless frosting.
- Adjust the milk or cream quantity to achieve your preferred frosting consistency.
- For an intensified blackberry flavor, reduce the puree for longer before cooling.
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature to aid smooth mixing.
- This frosting pairs beautifully with vanilla, lemon, or chocolate cakes.
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