Description
This Fancy Christmas Cake recipe features a luscious whipped buttercream filling that is smooth, fluffy, and perfectly sweetened to complement your holiday cakes. Made with softened butter, pure vanilla extract, confectioners' sugar, and a touch of milk, this frosting is easy to prepare and ideal for spreading between layers or decorating your favorite Christmas cakes.
Ingredients
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Whipped Buttercream Filling
- 1/2 cup (1 stick or 113g) butter, softened
- 1 tsp McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
- 16 oz confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 2 tbsp 2% or whole milk
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Beat the butter: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the softened butter on medium-high speed until it becomes light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add vanilla extract: Pour in the vanilla extract and mix briefly to incorporate.
- Add sugar, milk, and salt: With the mixer running on low speed, slowly add the sifted confectioners' sugar, milk, and a pinch of salt. Frequently scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure everything mixes evenly.
- Whip the frosting: Once all ingredients are combined, increase the mixer speed to medium-high or high and whip the frosting for at least 3 minutes to achieve a fluffy texture; whipping for up to 7 minutes is ideal for maximum fluffiness.
- Adjust consistency if needed: If the frosting is too thick to spread easily, gradually beat in a little more milk until the desired consistency is reached.
- Storage: Store the whipped buttercream in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Rewhip before using to restore its fluffy texture.
Notes
- Use the recommended White Cake recipe from iambaker.net for a perfect from-scratch Christmas cake base.
- For best results, ensure butter is softened but not melted before beginning.
- Sift the confectioners' sugar to avoid lumps in the frosting.
- If you prefer a dairy-free option, substitute milk with a non-dairy alternative like almond or oat milk.
- Extend freshness by keeping the frosting tightly covered in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 frosting portion
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
