Naturally Colored Buttercream Frosting: 5 Ways
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups organic powdered sugar sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extra
- 1 to 2 tablespoons almond milk
- natural dye powder see instructions for approximate quantities
Natural Dye Powder Options:
- Green: Matcha Green Tea Powder
- Turquoise: Blue Spirulina Powder
- Yellow: Ground Turmeric
- Purple: Dried Blueberry Powder see note
- Pink: Dried Strawberry Powder see note
Instructions
- In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment beat the butter until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the powdered sugar and blend on low speed until well blended, then increase the speed to medium and beat until fluffy, about another 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the vanilla and 1 tablespoon of almond milk. Continue to beat adding the additional tablespoon of almond milk, or more, if needed for spreading consistency.
- Add the natural dye powders to color. If coloring a small amount start with 1 teaspoon for the fruit powders or 1/4 teaspoon for the matcha, spirulina and turmeric and increase to get desired color. To color a whole batch start with 2 tablespoons for the fruit powders, 1 tablespoon for the matcha and spirulina, and turmeric and increase for desired color.
Notes
To make your own strawberry or blueberry powder, ground up freeze dried strawberries or blueberries in a high speed blender or food processor with 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar until it is a fine powder.