Vienna Cream Frosting Better Than Cream Recipe

Indulge in the rich, creamy, and utterly irresistible Vienna Cream Frosting! This unbelievably decadent frosting is perfect for elevating your cakes and cupcakes to the next level. Customize it to your liking – vanilla, chocolate, orange, lemon, or coffee – the possibilities are endless! Achieve that perfect piped texture for stunning visuals. We've optimized this recipe for easy success. Makes enough frosting to generously frost 12-16 cupcakes. (Recipe uses Australian cup measurements: 1 cup = 250ml, 1 tablespoon = 20ml)

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 137.5 kcal
Protein 0g
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Ingredients for Vienna Cream Frosting Better Than Cream

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How to Make Vienna Cream Frosting Better Than Cream

  1. Beat 125g (½ cup) softened butter in a small bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (approximately 3-5 minutes).
  2. Gradually beat in 125g (½ cup) caster sugar, ensuring it's fully incorporated before adding more.
  3. Add 60ml (¼ cup) milk and beat until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the remaining 125g (½ cup) caster sugar, beating until the mixture is light, fluffy, and white.
  5. For a thicker frosting, add icing sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
  6. For a thinner frosting, gradually add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
  7. **Variations:**
  8. **Chocolate:** Add 40-60g (2-3 tablespoons) cocoa powder with the sugar and a little extra milk (5-10ml) if needed.
  9. **Coffee:** Dissolve 15g (3 teaspoons) instant coffee in 40ml (2 tablespoons) hot water and add to the frosting.
  10. **Lemon:** Substitute 60ml (¼ cup) lemon juice for the milk. Add 1-2 teaspoons of lemon zest for extra zing.
  11. **Orange:** Substitute 60ml (¼ cup) orange juice for the milk. Add 1-2 teaspoons of orange zest for extra flavor.
  12. **Custom Flavors/Colors:** Add food coloring and flavor extracts (vanilla, almond, etc.) to your liking. For pink, try a few drops of rosewater and cochineal.
  13. Once the frosting is ready, frost your baked goods immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

68g

Fat

24g

Carbs

5g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Vienna Cream Frosting Better Than Cream?

Vienna Cream Frosting Better Than Cream takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Vienna Cream Frosting Better Than Cream?

Vienna Cream Frosting Better Than Cream has approximately 137.5 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 11 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Vienna Cream Frosting Better Than Cream?

The key ingredients for Vienna Cream Frosting Better Than Cream are Butter, Icing Sugar, Milk. See the full list with measurements above.

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