Biscoff Buttercream Frosting
This biscoff buttercream tastes just like our favorite cookie! It uses cookie butter to give this frosting that deliciously warm, spiced brown sugar flavor we know and love.
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 993kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Biscoff Buttercream
- 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 339g
- 1/2 cup cookie butter 195g
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste 4g
- 1/2 tsp fine salt 2g
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar 454g or a 1 lb. box
- 1/3 cup heavy cream or milk, room temperature 80g
Instructions
Biscoff Buttercream:
- Beat 1 1/2 cups of unsalted butter and 1/2 cup of cookie butter on a medium speed for 1 minute with a hand mixer until combined and smooth.
- Add in 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1/2 tsp salt. Mix on a low speed until the ingredients are incorporated.
- Gradually mix in 3 1/2 cups of powdered sugar and 1/3 cup of heavy cream on a low speed. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
- Once fully mixed, if the frosting seems too thick, add in additional heavy cream (1 Tbsp at a time). If the frosting is too thin, add in more powdered sugar (quarter of a cup at a time). If your frosting looks broken, add in more room-temperature butter, 1 Tbsp at a time until it comes back together.
- Stir the frosting by hand with a rubber spatula once it's made for a minute or two to make the frosting super smooth.
- Either cover the frosting flush with plastic wrap to prevent crusting or place it in a piping bag fit with your favorite frosting tip. This buttercream can sit at room temperature for a day, be stored in the fridge for up to a month in an airtight container or stored in the freezer for 3 months.
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Notes
Yield
This recipe makes about 6 cups of frosting. If needed, this recipe can be halved or doubled. I usually make 1 batch to frost three dozen cupcakes with large swirls or to fill and frost a six-inch layer cake.Tips for Making the Best Biscoff Buttercream
- Make sure your butter is at room temperature before making this frosting.
- If your powdered sugar contains cornstarch (most brands in the US do), there's no need to sift your powdered sugar.
- If you are making this Biscoff frosting for a cake, mix the buttercream on the lowest speed at the end of the process for a couple of minutes to get out any extra air that might have been incorporated during the mixing process.
Making This Biscoff Buttercream in Advance and Storage Tips
Make this frosting ahead of time or save any leftover frosting! It can sit at room temperature for a day or be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month. This frosting can also be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months! Just be sure to give it a good stir once it thaws to make it nice and smooth again. A frosted cake can last in the fridge for a week or in the freezer for a month. The buttercream locks in the moisture and keeps the cake fresh and delicious!Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 993kcal | Carbohydrates: 101g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 66g | Saturated Fat: 34g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 28g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 408mg | Sugar: 91g