Toasted Milk Powder Buttercream
This toasted milk powder buttercream tastes just like a birthday cake! The addition of toasted milk powder adds this delicious caramel-milk flavor.
I’ve been adding toasted milk powder to everything lately, and this frosting is one of my favorite uses so far. I used it on my vanilla cake (pictured.)I stir the milk powder into heavy cream first and then beat this into the frosting. Then I let it whip for ages until it’s super light and fluffy.
I like to make a bulk amount of toasted milk powder, so it’s always ready to use! It’s really easy to do so in the oven. See how to make toasted milk powder.
You can make this buttercream in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. When ready to use, bring it to room temperature and re-whip to restore its smooth consistency.
Here’s how it’s done
- You’ll need a stand mixer or an electric hand mixer.
- Whisk toasted milk powder into heavy cream.
- Beat butter in a stand mixer until light and creamy.
- Add in powdered sugar, vanilla, salt and the heavy cream mixture.
- Beat on low speed to combine everything.
- Then switch the mixer to high speed and whip until light and fluffy.
- Then frost your favorite cake!
Toasted Milk Buttercream FAQS
Toasted powdered milk can give the buttercream a slightly beige color.
This buttercream pairs super well with vanilla, chocolate, caramel, and almond.
Yup, you can freeze this buttercream. Store it in an airtight container or a freezer bag for up to three months. Thaw it until it reaches room temperature before re-whipping.
About two days, but if the environment is particularly warm or humid, it’s best to refrigerate it.
If your buttercream is too stiff, you can add a small amount of cream, one tablespoon at a time.
Toasted Milk Powder Buttercream
Ingredients
Toasted Milk Powder Buttercream
- 60 g heavy cream
- 2 1/2 tablespoons toasted milk powder
- 225 g unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 450 g powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the cream and toasted milk powder and stir to combine.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment beat the butter until light, smooth and creamy. Add in the powdered sugar, salt, vanilla, and heavy cream mixture.
- Whip at low speed to combine the sugar, then beat at high speed for 5-8 minutes until it is thick and fluffy. The longer you beat it, the fluffier the frosting will be.
