Description
This delightful Fancy Christmas Cakes recipe features a rich, creamy whipped buttercream filling perfect for holiday celebrations. Light, fluffy, and sweet, the filling is easy to prepare and pairs wonderfully with your favorite white cake for an elegant festive dessert.
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 Butter: Beat butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add Vanilla Extract: Add 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract to the butter and mix to combine.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: With the mixer on low speed, slowly add sifted confectioners' sugar, milk, and a pinch of salt, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl frequently.
- Whip Frosting: Once all ingredients are incorporated, increase the mixer speed to medium-high or high and whip the frosting for at least 3 minutes, or up to 7 minutes for extra fluffiness.
- Adjust Consistency: If the frosting is too thick to spread, gradually add additional milk and beat until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Store Properly: Store the whipped filling in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks; rewhip before using to restore fluffiness.
Notes
- Use the recommended white cake recipe for best results: https://iambaker.net/the-perfect-white-cake/
- If you prefer a lighter frosting, use 2% milk; whole milk will create a richer texture.
- Sift the confectioners' sugar to avoid lumps in your frosting.
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature to achieve the best whipped texture.
- Rewhip chilled frosting before spreading to regain lightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
