Pineapple Frosting Recipe
This delightful Pineapple Frosting recipe combines the tropical sweetness of freeze-dried pineapple with creamy butter and confectioners’ sugar to create a soft, spreadable, and flavorful frosting perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or any dessert needing a burst of fruity freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 cups of frosting, enough to frost one 2-layer 9-inch cake 1x
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Frosting Ingredients
- 2 cups freeze-dried pineapple
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
- 5 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare Pineapple Powder: Using a food processor, grind the freeze-dried pineapple into a fine powder. Sift the powder through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any large bits, then set aside for mixing.
- Cream Butter: In a stand mixer bowl fitted with a paddle attachment or a large mixing bowl using a handheld mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter on medium-high speed for about 5 minutes until it becomes creamy and pale in color.
- Add Half the Sugar: Add half of the sifted confectioners’ sugar into the creamed butter. Start beating on low speed just until the sugar is fully moistened, then increase to medium-high and beat for 3-5 minutes until well incorporated.
- Add Remaining Sugar and Pineapple Powder: Add the remaining confectioners’ sugar along with the pineapple powder. Beat on low speed just to moisten the sugar, then increase to medium-high and continue beating for another 3-5 minutes until evenly mixed.
- Incorporate Vanilla, Salt, and Cream: Add vanilla extract and salt to the frosting. With the mixer on low, slowly add 3 tablespoons of heavy cream. Once combined, increase the speed to medium-high and beat for 3-5 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl halfway through mixing to ensure even texture.
- Adjust Consistency: Check the frosting consistency. Add additional heavy cream ½ tablespoon at a time, mixing on medium speed, until the frosting is soft and spreadable but still holds its shape.
Notes
- Freeze-dried pineapple is essential for the concentrated pineapple flavor without adding moisture.
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easy creaming and smooth texture.
- Sift the confectioners’ sugar to avoid lumps in the frosting.
- If the frosting is too thick, adjust with heavy cream gradually to avoid making it too loose.
- This frosting pairs wonderfully with vanilla, coconut, or tropical flavored cakes.
Keywords: pineapple frosting, freeze-dried pineapple frosting, tropical frosting, buttercream frosting, pineapple buttercream
Find it online: https://amayaharis.com/pineapple-frosting-recipe/
