Honey Buttercream Recipe

Updated at: Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:08:41 GMT

Step 1

The best way is to color correct by adding purple food coloring to offset the orange/yellow tones. I use a toothpick and add a tiny amount to the finished buttercream. Let it mix for a couple of minutes to incorporate fully, and you’ll notice that the buttercream will whiten slightly.

Step 2

Step 1. Whip up butter.

Step 3

Add the slightly softened butter to a large bowl (1a). Using the whisk attachment (I know, I’m using a paddle attachment here, I was having a brain fart while filming... you can still use a paddle, but a whisk is far more efficient.) Whip for at least 5 minutes (1b) until the butter is whiter in color and lighter in texture (1c).

Step 4

Step 2. Add honey.

Step 5

Continue with the whisk attachment and add the honey slowly while mixing at low speed (2a). Scrape the bowl down at least once (2b) and mix on high for another minute when all the honey is added (2c).

Step 6

Step 3. Add sugar and salt.

Step 7

Add the powdered sugar and salt and mix on low speed. The amount in the recipe is the right sweetness for me, but you can add more powdered sugar to add more structure and sweetness, so be sure to give it a taste to check.

Step 8

Step 4. Smooth out buttercream.

Step 9

Mix the frosting on low speed with the paddle attachment for 2-3 minutes until silky smooth. It’s now ready to use or store for later.

Step 10

Add the softened butter to the bowl of your stand mixer. Using the whisk attachment, beat the butter on high speed until it’s paler in color and slightly more voluminous.

Step 11

Add the honey in 3 to 5 additions. Stop the mixer, add a little bit first, and mix it in at medium speed (still using the whisk attachment). Repeat until all the honey has been added. Scrape down the bowl a couple of times to ensure everything is mixed well.

Step 12

Once all the honey has been added, mix at the highest speed for one minute.

Step 13

Add half the powdered sugar first, mixing on low speed to reduce the mess. Give it another taste. Do you want it sweeter or need a firmer consistency of buttercream?

Step 14

You can stop here or add as much powdered sugar as you like. It can handle way more, but remember that the more you add, the sandier the finished frosting will be.

Step 15

Now let’s flavor and color the buttercream. Add the pinch of salt and, optionally, a toothpick’s end of purple food coloring (to achieve a whiter shade). Mix on high speed for another minute.

Step 16

Switch over to a paddle attachment and run the frosting on low speed to get out any large air pockets. The finished buttercream will have minimal air bubbles and be ready to use.

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