Best 4 Molasses Buttercream Frosting Recipes
Indulge in the rich and velvety embrace of molasses buttercream frosting, a culinary masterpiece that elevates any dessert to ethereal heights. With its deep, caramel-like flavor and irresistibly smooth texture, this frosting transforms ordinary cakes, cupcakes, and cookies into extraordinary creations. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will unveil the secrets to crafting the perfect molasses buttercream frosting, ensuring that your sweet treats become unforgettable works of art.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
MOM'S BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
A smooth creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion. This is an old recipe from the 1940's.
Provided by Adora Marchi
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Buttercream
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small saucepan mix the flour and the milk and cook over low heat until it forms a smooth paste with no lumps. Place in refrigerator and let cool completely.
- With an electric mixer beat the shortening, butter or margarine and the sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the cooled flour paste and mix until smooth. Stir in the vanilla. Use to frost any cooled cake. Makes enough to frost one 9x13 inch sheet cake or two 8 or 9 inch layer cakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 62.9 mg, Sugar 13.5 g
EASIEST, MOST DELICIOUS MERINGUE BUTTERCREAM
I have tried every meringue buttercream recipe I could get my hands on over the years. I make it to decorate all our children's (and husband's) cakes and cupcakes. This is my recipe. It is easy, quick, and perfect: perfect for frosting, decorating, and eating. It is delicious. This makes a generous amount. You will not run out when frosting and decorating two 9 inch round cakes.
Provided by dsrinivasan
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings White
Time 15m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place the egg whites and sugar into a metal bowl and set over a pan filled with about 2 inches of simmering water. Heat, stirring frequently, until the temperature of the egg whites reaches 140 degrees. They will feel very hot to the touch.
- Transfer the heated egg whites and sugar to a large mixing bowl or stand mixer. Mix at high speed (or as high as you can go without egg flying out of the bowl) until they have reached their maximum volume, 5 to 10 minutes. Mix on medium or medium-high speed while pinching off small pieces of butter and throwing them in. Mix in vanilla if using. The buttercream may look like it is breaking down, but keep on mixing and it will come back together.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 23 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 17 mg, Sugar 16.8 g
WHOLE-EGG MOLASSES BUTTERCREAM
Provided by Sam Worley
Categories Dessert Kid-Friendly Molasses Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring 1 cup water to just below a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Using a handheld whisk, combine eggs, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Place bowl on top of saucepan (it should not touch water) and cook egg mixture, whisking constantly, until lightened in color, thickened slightly, and an instant-read thermometer registers 160°F. Remove from heat and beat with stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on medium speed until completely cooled and tripled in volume, about 10 minutes. Add butter, 1-2 Tbsp. at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated. Add vanilla and molasses and beat on medium-low speed until just combined.
- Do Ahead
- Buttercream can be made and refrigerated up to 5 days in advance or frozen up to 1 month. To use refrigerated buttercream, let sit at room temperature until soft, at least 2 hours. Beat with stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until smooth. If texture is not smooth, beat in a little water, 1 tsp. at a time. To defrost, transfer buttercream from freezer to refrigerator to thaw overnight. Then follow the instructions for using refrigerated buttercream.
FROSTED MOLASSES COOKIES
This was one of my favorite cookies growing up and now it's one of my daughter's favs. A nice moist cookie that tastes fantastic with butter/confectioner's sugar frosting.
Provided by wife2abadge
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 22m
Yield 48 cookies, 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cream shortening and brown sugar.
- Stir in eggs and molasses.
- Stir together the flour and spices in a separate bowl.
- Add the milk alternately with flour mixture until blended, but don't overmix.
- Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees 10-12 minutes.
- Cool and frost with buttercream frosting.
Tips:
- Use softened butter: Softened butter is easier to mix and will help create a smooth and creamy frosting.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar: Adding the powdered sugar gradually will help prevent the frosting from becoming too thick or lumpy.
- Beat the frosting until light and fluffy: Beating the frosting until light and fluffy will incorporate air and make it smooth and spreadable.
- Add the molasses and vanilla extract last: Adding the molasses and vanilla extract last will help preserve their flavor.
- Chill the frosting before using: Chilling the frosting before using will help it set and make it easier to spread.
Conclusion:
Molasses buttercream frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used on a variety of cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, molasses buttercream frosting is a great option for your next baking project.
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