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Almond Buttercream Frosting

This almond buttercream frosting is perfect for frosted cookies or cupcakes. This creamy frosting is easy to make. Almond and orange makes for a delicious combination with enough sweetness to spread on your desserts.
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Almond buttercream frosting
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 Stand Mixer
  • Dry measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • microplane

Ingredients

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • ¼ tsp orange zest

Instructions

  • Add unsalted butter to a bowl. Use a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment to cream the butter. Set the mixer to high speed and beat for at least 2 minutes.The butter should look pale in color.
  • Add the powdered sugar to the bowl. Start on low speed and gradually work up to high speed. Mix on high speed for 2 minutes.
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  • Add the sea salt, almond extract, honey, milk, and orange zest. Mix for another minute on medium-high speed. There should be no streaks of powdered sugar.
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Notes

Store buttercream frosting in an airtight container. Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 232kcal