Blackberry Buttercream Frosting

Contributed By: Parker

Ingredients:

1 cup fresh blackberries
2 cups unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
7 cups confectioners' sugar

Method:

1. Place blackberries in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Press through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl; discard seeds.
2. In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Beat in vanilla and salt. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Add blackberry puree; beat until blended.

Helpful Hints:

Juicy blackberry buttercream frosting has a stunning color and sophisticated flavor. This frosting works especially well on rich, decadent chocolate cake.
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 10 min.
YIELD: 5 cups.
Nutrition Facts
2 tablespoons: 165 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

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