Description
Cake batter frosting brings pure childhood nostalgia with its sweet, sprinkle-studded charm. Creamy buttercream blends classic birthday cake memories into a velvety spread you’ll want to savor by the spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 cup Yellow or White Cake Mix (baked and cooled)
Fats and Dairy:
- 2 sticks (1 cup / 226 grams) Butter, softened
- 1–2 tablespoons Milk or Cream (optional)
Sweeteners and Decorative Ingredients:
- 3 cups Powdered Sugar
- ⅓ cup Sprinkles (optional)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Toast the cake mix evenly on a baking sheet at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 4 minutes, creating a golden, aromatic base that will enhance the frosting’s flavor profile.
- Allow the toasted cake mix to cool completely, ensuring no residual heat will compromise the texture of the frosting.
- Use an electric mixer to whip the softened butter until it transforms into a light, voluminous cream with a pale, silky appearance.
- Gently fold the cooled cake mix into the whipped butter, incorporating it gradually to prevent clumping and ensure uniform distribution.
- Introduce powdered sugar slowly, mixing on low speed to create a crumbly initial texture that will eventually develop into a smooth frosting.
- Increase mixer speed to medium-high, continuing to blend until the frosting achieves a luxurious, velvety consistency with no visible sugar granules.
- If the mixture appears too dense, introduce milk or cream in small increments, carefully adjusting until the desired creamy thickness is reached.
- For added visual appeal and personalization, fold in sprinkles or food coloring, ensuring even integration with brief, gentle mixing.
Notes
- Toasting cake mix enhances its flavor and texture, creating a unique base for the frosting.
- Beating butter thoroughly is crucial for achieving a light, airy, and creamy frosting consistency.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth, well-blended mixture.
- Adjust frosting thickness by adding milk or cream, allowing for perfect spreadability.
- Personalize the frosting with sprinkles or food coloring for a fun, festive touch.
- Allow cake mix to cool completely before mixing to prevent melting and maintain structural integrity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg