Sour Cream Icing
Elevate your desserts with this rich and velvety sour cream icing—a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess that’s sure to impress! Made with just five simple ingredients—unsalted butter, powdered sugar, creamy sour cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt—this icing comes together in only 10 minutes. Its smooth, fluffy texture is ideal for spreading on cakes, cupcakes, or even cookies, adding a delightful tangy twist to classic baked goods. Whether you prefer your icing subtly sweet or with an extra tang, this versatile recipe can be adjusted to suit your taste. Easy to make and utterly irresistible, sour cream icing is the secret ingredient your desserts have been waiting for!
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Ingredients
- 113 grams unsalted butter
- 250 grams powdered sugar
- 120 grams sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
Step 2
Gradually sift in the powdered sugar, about 1/3 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition. This helps prevent powdered sugar from puffing out of the bowl.
Step 3
Once all the powdered sugar is incorporated, increase the mixer speed to medium and beat for another 2 minutes until fluffy.
Step 4
Add the sour cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the mixture. Continue beating on medium speed until fully combined and the icing is smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 5
Taste the icing and adjust as desired. For a slightly tangier flavor, add an additional 1-2 tablespoons of sour cream; for sweeter icing, sift in more powdered sugar as needed.
Step 6
Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or other baked goods. Alternatively, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Allow the icing to come to room temperature and stir before using.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (487.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2047.8 |
| Total Fat 120.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 72.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 310.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 241.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 258.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 253.0g | |
| Protein 4.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 186.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 38.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories