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A bowl of fluffy maple buttercream frosting with a wooden spoon

Maple Buttercream Frosting

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 3.5 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, Grade A Dark or Very Dark preferred
  • 1/2 teaspoon maple extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream, as needed for consistency

Instructions
 

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the softened butter on medium-high speed for 3 to 5 minutes until very pale and fluffy.
  • Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the sifted powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing until just combined after each addition.
  • Pour in the pure maple syrup, maple extract, and sea salt while continuing to mix on low speed.
  • Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and whip the frosting for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to incorporate air and achieve a light texture.
  • Evaluate the consistency; if too stiff, add heavy cream one teaspoon at a time until the desired piping or spreading consistency is reached.
  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula to ensure uniform distribution of ingredients before use.