Razzmatazz raspberry buttercream frosting is a mouthful both figuratively and literally. And it is so incredibly fun to say aloud. Try it. I’ll wait patiently. Didn’t I tell you? It’s just as pleasurable to eat as it is to say so let’s get started.

Tart and sweet just go together. Raspberry is a classic addition to all types of desserts and do well with just about any flavor you can think of, especially chocolate cake.

Now that I have you intrigued, let’s talk about equipment. Whereas I like to do a lot of things by hand, especially on the youtube channel, this is the time I suggest a mixer and a blender.

The mixer will make the icing smooth and creamy which would take ages by hand and a lot of muscle. The blender makes the berries into a purée that gives a nice smooth buttercream throughout. It’s up to you on if you keep the seeds. I think they add a nice texture. What do you think?

Now if you don’t have fresh berries, simply use jam, jelly or preserves. It’s just as pleasant and will be even easier to make!

Now that you have learned how easy this is to make, what is more satisfying? The taste or saying “Razzmatazz Raspberry ButterCream Frosting?” For me, it’s a strong tie. But then again, I’m easily amused.

Raspberry Buttercream

This is an easy to make raspberry buttercream. You can use fresh, freeze dried, jelly, jam or preserves for this small batch of buttercream.

Print Recipe

Prep Time20 minutes minutes

Total Time20 minutes minutes

Servings6

Calories 234.7

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups (156g) powdered sugar
• ½ cup (113g) softened unsalted butter
• 2 tbs (57g) raspberry preserves
• 1 pinch (.25g) salt

Instructions

• Cream butter, salt and preserves.
• Add sugar slowly, a spoonful at a time on low speed. This helps prevent gritty frosting.

Notes

This is a small batch of buttercream for a dozen cupcakes or small 6″ (15cm) cake.  Double for a 9″ (23cm) cake.

Jelly, jam, mashed fresh or freeze dried powdered berries can also be substituted for the preserves.  Start out at 1 tsp and add more to get the desired taste.

You can add a touch of milk or cream to create a looser consistency. Just take it slow, 1/2 tsp at a time.

Nutrition Facts

Raspberry Buttercream

Amount per Serving

Calories

234.7

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

14.7

g

23

%

Saturated Fat

 

9.3

g

58

%

Sodium

 

24.2

mg

1

%

Carbohydrates

 

25.3

g

8

%

Fiber

 

0.2

g

1

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

* Calories provided as a courtesy and not guaranteed.