How To Make Canned Frosting Better
Learning how to make canned frosting better is an easy kitchen shortcut that turns a simple tub of frosting into truly delicious semi homemade buttercream. With a few quick add ins and simple tricks, you can upgrade store bought frosting for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more.
Servings: 18
Calories: 202kcal
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz can store bought frosting
- 2 sticks unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Start by adding canned frosting and butter to stand mixer with the whisk attachment.1 16 oz can store bought frosting, 2 sticks unsalted butter
- Beat on high for 2-3 mins.
- Add the extract and heavy cream to the frosting.1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- Whip on high speed for 5 more minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use any flavor of icing as the base.
- Not sure what flavoring to use? Vanilla is a safe bet for any flavor of frosting. Almond extract would jazz up vanilla frosting and mint or peppermint extract would be a nice pairing with either chocolate or vanilla frosting.
- Use this on cakes, cupcakes, or cookies.
Nutrition
Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 13mg | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 338IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.05mg