Description
A rich and creamy whipped filling perfect for decorating Fancy Christmas Cakes. This vanilla-flavored frosting is smooth, easy to spread, and can be stored refrigerated for up to two weeks, making it an ideal complement for holiday cakes or other desserts.
Ingredients
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Whipped Filling
- 1/2 cup (1 stick or 113g) butter, softened
- 1 tsp McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
- 16 oz confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 2 tbsp (2% or whole) milk
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Prepare Butter: Beat butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment on medium-high speed until it becomes light and fluffy, which should take about 3 minutes.
- Add Vanilla Extract: Pour in the vanilla extract and mix to combine briefly.
- Add Dry and Wet Ingredients: With the mixer on low speed, slowly add confectioners' sugar, milk, and salt while frequently scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
- Whip Frosting: Once fully incorporated, increase the mixer speed to medium-high or high and whip the frosting for at least 3 minutes; whipping for longer (up to 7 minutes) will give a lighter texture.
- Adjust Consistency: If the frosting is too thick to spread easily, gradually beat in additional milk until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Store: Store the whipped filling in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Before using, rewhip to restore fluffiness.
Notes
- For the cake base, use the recommended White Cake recipe to create from-scratch cakes that pair beautifully with this filling.
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier whipping.
- Sift the confectioners' sugar to avoid lumps in the frosting.
- Adjust milk quantity to achieve preferred frosting consistency, especially if using low-fat milk variants.
- Rewhipping cold frosting before use ensures a smooth and spreadable texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
