Best 2 Butter Whip Frosting Recipes

Butter Whip Frosting, also known as Ermine Frosting, is a luscious and versatile frosting prepared with simple ingredients like butter, flour, sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Its name aptly describes its smooth, velvety texture, reminiscent of whipped butter. This frosting can be used to adorn cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other desserts, adding a delicate sweetness and creamy richness. The article provides three delectable recipes for Butter Whip Frosting: Classic Butter Whip Frosting, Chocolate Butter Whip Frosting, and Lemon Butter Whip Frosting. Each recipe offers a unique flavor profile to suit various preferences and occasions.

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DREAM WHIP BUTTER FROSTING

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vintage recipe from an envelope dream whip: "SMOOTH BUTTER FROSTING- A rich butter frosting! Vanilla, lemon, or orange-make your favorite flavor for cupcakes and cake"

Provided by petlover

Categories Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 2 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/3 cup cold milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (1 1/3 ounce) envelope Dream Whip
1 lb confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

Combine 1/3 cup milk, vanilla, and Dream Whip in large bowl.
Add half of sugar; blend well. Whip rapidly until thickened-about 2 minutes.
At medium speed alternately add remaining sugar and milk; beat after each addition.
Add butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating well.
Makes 2 3/4 cups, enough for 8- or 9-inch layer cake or 24 cupcakes.
LEMON OR ORANGE BUTTER FROSTING.
Prepare as above; omit vanilla and substitute 2 tablespoons lemon or orange juice for the 2 tablespoons milk. Add 1 teaspoon grated lemon or orange rind after beating in butter.

BUTTER WHIP FROSTING

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Wonderful rich and creamy icing, perfect for sugar cookies.

Provided by Brittany

Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups unsalted butter, softened
8 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon almond extract
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream

Steps:

Combine butter,1 cup confectioners' sugar, vanilla and almond extracts. Beat at medium speed and add remaining confectioners' sugar alternately with the heavy whipping cream. Beat until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 3 mg, Sugar 15.7 g

Tips:

To make the smoothest frosting, use unsalted butter that has been softened to room temperature.
If you don't have a stand mixer, you can make this frosting by hand with a whisk.
To make a chocolate frosting, add 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder to the creamed butter and sugar.
To make a vanilla frosting, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar.
To make a strawberry frosting, add 1/2 cup of crushed strawberries to the creamed butter and sugar.
You can also add other flavors to this frosting, such as lemon zest, orange zest, or almond extract.
If you want a stiffer frosting, add more powdered sugar.
If you want a looser frosting, add more milk.
This frosting can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Butter whip frosting is a versatile and delicious frosting that can be used on a variety of cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Whether you like it simple or flavored, this frosting is sure to be a hit.