Description
This Fancy Christmas Cakes with Whipped Filling recipe features a creamy, fluffy vanilla buttercream perfect for layering or decorating holiday cakes. The smooth and sweet filling complements festive cakes beautifully, making it an ideal choice for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Whipped Filling
- 1/2 cup (1 stick or 113g) butter, softened
- 1 tsp McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
- 16 oz confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 2 tbsp (2% or whole) milk
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Beat Butter: Beat butter in the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add Vanilla: Add vanilla extract to the butter and mix briefly to combine.
- Incorporate Sugar and Milk: With mixer on low speed, slowly add the sifted confectioners’ sugar, milk, and a pinch of salt. Frequently scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure ingredients are fully combined.
- Whip Frosting: Once all ingredients are incorporated, increase the mixer speed to medium-high or high and whip the frosting for at least 3 minutes to achieve a fluffy texture. The mixing time can extend up to 7 minutes for best results.
- Adjust Consistency: If the frosting is too thick to spread, gradually beat in additional milk, one teaspoon at a time, until desired spreading consistency is reached.
- Storage: Store the whipped filling in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Before using after refrigeration, rewhip the frosting to restore its fluffy texture.
Notes
- For a complementary cake recipe, use the White Cake recipe available at https://iambaker.net/the-perfect-white-cake/.
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier whipping and better texture.
- Sifting the confectioners’ sugar prevents lumps and creates a smooth filling.
- If using low-fat milk, adjust quantity slightly as it may affect consistency.
- Rewhipping after refrigeration is important to restore fluffiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of filling
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
