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strawberry buttercream frosting recipe

June 9, 2023 · In: Featured, Frosting, Recipes

Fresh Strawberry Buttercream Recipe

I used to steer clear of using fresh strawberries in buttercream recipes simply because I believe using freeze dried berries yields the best consistency and most flavorful buttercream. I still…

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how much frosting do I need for cake

May 10, 2023 · In: FAQ, Featured

How Much Buttercream Do I Need? Helpful Chart Included!

Whether you’re creating an intricate cake design, filling and frosting a cake of a specific size, or decorating a multitude of cupcakes, it can be overwhelming to estimate just how…

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blueberry buttercream frosting recipe

February 26, 2023 · In: Featured, Frosting, Recipes, Seasonal, Spring, Summer

The Best Blueberry Buttercream Recipe

My favorite way to make fruit-flavored buttercream is always with freeze dried fruit. It gives the frosting the most authentic flavor without compromising the consistency of the buttercream. So whenever…

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heat resistant buttercream for hot weather

September 17, 2021 · In: Featured, Frosting, Recipes

Stable Vanilla Buttercream Recipe for Hot Weather

This Summer, something happened to me that has never happened before (to my knowledge at least): one of my cakes melted in the outdoor heat. I made a birthday cake…

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marshmallow meringue recipe for cakes

September 13, 2021 · In: Featured, Frosting, Recipes

Homemade Marshmallow Meringue

When I was creating my S’mores Cake Recipe, I thought it would be amazing to pipe some pretty marshmallow fluff on top and toast it. The problem was, the jar…

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vegan vanilla buttercream recipe by sugar and sparrow

March 12, 2021 · In: Featured, Frosting, Recipes, Vegan

Vegan Vanilla Buttercream Recipe

I am a firm believer that having a go-to vanilla buttercream recipe is essential for cake making, and this Vegan Vanilla Buttercream is the one I reach for when I’m…

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how to color buttercream frosting

September 10, 2020 · In: Cake Basics, Featured, Tutorials

A Guide to Coloring Buttercream Frosting

I think one of the coolest things about cake is how artistic it can be, and a big part of that comes from the freedom to create any buttercream color…

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vanilla buttercream recipe for cake decorating

May 21, 2020 · In: Cake Basics, Frosting, Recipes

Vanilla Buttercream Recipe

I’ve tested a ton of buttercream recipes in my day, but my go-to is a super simple American buttercream recipe that I’ve tweaked to my liking. I’ve used this recipe…

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spatula painted cake tutorial

August 13, 2018 · In: Featured, Tutorials

How To Make A Spatula Painted Cake

A few months ago, I got the opportunity to try this spatula painted buttercream technique on a wedding cake and it was so much fun! I had a beautiful buttercream…

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WHIPPED MASCARPONE FROSTING ✨silky smooth, delicio WHIPPED MASCARPONE FROSTING ✨silky smooth, deliciously light, and the perfect consistency for cake decorating (including filling layer cakes + piping)! Imagine a whipped cream frosting with notes of rich mascarpone cheese and that’s what this frosting tastes like. It’s a DREAM on my orange poppyseed cake and I can’t stop thinking of other Spring/Summer cake flavors I want to try it with! 

Full recipe with cake pairing suggestions at https://sugarandsparrow.com/whipped-mascarpone-frosting/ 

INGREDIENTS:
1 Cup (8oz, 227g) mascarpone cheese, cold
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
1 Cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
2 Cups (240g) powdered sugar

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. With the whisk attachment on a stand mixer (or hand mixer with a large bowl), beat the mascarpone, vanilla, and salt together at medium speed until creamy, 1-2 min
2. Turn the mixer to low and add the heavy whipping cream slowly, then turn the mixer to medium speed and beat until soft peaks form, which could take less than 1 min (keep an eye on it!). You should be able to dip a spatula into the mixture and see a peak that slightly droops when held upright. 
3. Add the powdered sugar all at once and mix on low speed until incorporated, then turn the mixer to medium speed and whip for about 30 seconds longer, until the frosting is thick and silky. Use right away or refrigerate for up to 4 days.

#mascarpone #mascarponecream #whippedcreamfrosting #whippedcreamcake #cakedecorating
BERRY CHANTILLY CAKE 🍓🫐fully inspired by the iconi BERRY CHANTILLY CAKE 🍓🫐fully inspired by the iconic Whole Foods Chantilly cake (iykyk 🙌🏼) and every bit as delicious! My homemade version is layers of extra soft and fluffy vanilla cake, berry jam, Chantilly cream frosting with rich notes of mascarpone and a hint of almond, and fresh berries throughout. It’s the idealideal berries and cream cake and ALWAYS a hit!! 
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Full recipe is linked in my bio (or at https://sugarandsparrow.com/berry-chantilly-cake-recipe/)

PS: I also have a sheet cake version of this recipe! Google “sugar and sparrow berry Chantilly sheet cake” to find it! 

#chantillycake #whippedcreamcake #berrycake #cakedecorating #vanillacake
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE SHEET CAKE 🍓aka classic straw STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE SHEET CAKE 🍓aka classic strawberry shortcake toppings on a fluffy vanilla sheet cake and ideal for a crowd! It’s my favorite bakery-style white cake that’s so soft and moist, topped with silky whipped cream cheese frosting and thick homemade strawberry sauce. So easy to throw together with simple ingredients + a total showstopper ✨

Grab the recipe link in my bio or find it at https://sugarandsparrow.com/strawberry-shortcake-sheet-cake/ 

#strawberrycake #strawberryshortcake #sheetcake #whippedcreamfrosting #cakedecorating
ORANGE POPPYSEED CAKE 🍊this cake is unbelievably d ORANGE POPPYSEED CAKE 🍊this cake is unbelievably delicious with whipped mascarpone frosting!! The cake layers are soft and moist, packed with fresh citrus flavor, and has the satisfying crunch of poppy seeds in every bite. The mascarpone frosting keeps it light and refreshing and I love that it comes together in just about 5 minutes with minimal effort. A fancy cake that’s secretly simple!

Grab the recipe link in my bio or find it at https://sugarandsparrow.com/orange-poppyseed-cake-with-mascarpone-frosting/

#poppyseedcake #layercake #mascarpone #whippedcreamfrosting #cakedecorating
VANILLA SHEET CAKE (recipe below) 🥳 this cake is p VANILLA SHEET CAKE (recipe below) 🥳 this cake is packed with vanilla flavor, SO soft and fluffy, fun to decorate, and ideal for feeding a crowd. It makes me so nostalgic for my childhood birthday cakes!! 
 
Full recipe (w/ frosting!) at https://sugarandsparrow.com/vanilla-sheet-cake-recipe/
 
INGREDIENTS: 
2 1/2 Cups (265g) sifted cake flour
2 tsp baking powder 
1/2 tsp baking soda 
1 tsp salt 
3/4 Cup (170g) unsalted butter, room temp 
1 3/4 Cup (340g) granulated sugar 
3 large eggs, room temp 
1/2 Cup (120g) sour cream, room temp
1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract 
1 Cup (240ml) whole milk, room temp
 
INSTRUCTIONS: 
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease and line a 9×13 baking dish. 
2. Add the sifted cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside. 
3. In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or with a hand mixer and large bowl), beat the butter on high speed for two minutes until creamy. Add the sugar and continue to beat on high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the bowl and paddle as needed. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing for about 10-15 seconds after each addition. Add the vanilla and sour cream and mix for one minute on high speed. 
4. Turn the mixer off and add the dry ingredients all at once. Mix on low speed until just combined, then add the milk in a steady stream and mix until just incorporated. 
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cake springs back to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the baking dish until room temperature, then frost with vanilla buttercream. 
 
#vanillacake #sheetcake #birthdaycake #vanilla #cakedecorating

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