Description
Delight in this Fancy Christmas Cakes recipe featuring a rich, whipped vanilla buttercream frosting that's perfect for festive celebrations. The smooth and fluffy filling complements any white cake, making it an ideal dessert for the holidays.
Ingredients
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Whipped Vanilla Buttercream Filling
- 1/2 cup (1 stick or 113g) butter, softened
- 1 tsp McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
- 16 oz confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 2 tbsp milk (2% or whole)
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Beat Butter: Beat butter in the bowl of a stand mixer with a whisk attachment on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add Vanilla Extract: Add vanilla extract to the whipped butter and mix briefly to combine.
- Add Sugar, Milk, and Salt: With mixer on low speed, slowly add confectioners’ sugar, milk, and a pinch of salt. Frequently scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
- Whip the Frosting: Once fully incorporated, increase mixer speed to medium-high or high and whip the frosting for at least 3 minutes to achieve a light and fluffy texture. (Note: The recipe suggests whipping for up to 7 minutes if needed.)
- Adjust Consistency: If the frosting is too thick to spread, gradually beat in additional milk until desired consistency is reached.
- Store Properly: Store the whipped frosting in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Before using, rewhip for best texture.
Notes
- For a complete dessert, use this whipped filling with the recommended White Cake recipe from scratch available at https://iambaker.net/the-perfect-white-cake/.
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier whipping and a smoother frosting.
- If refrigerated frosting becomes too stiff, let it sit at room temperature briefly before rewhipping.
- Use a fine-mesh sieve to sift confectioners' sugar to avoid lumps in the frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
