Honey Turmeric Frosting

Honey Turmeric Frosting

A golden, honey-sweetened frosting with a warm turmeric tint and silky texture.

Total 15 min Makes 48 oz Calories 180/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy

This buttercream gets its sunny color and subtle earthy warmth from ground turmeric, balanced by honey's floral sweetness. It whips up smooth and spreadable, making it a distinctive topping for spice cakes, carrot cake, or vanilla cupcakes. A pinch of black pepper is optional but helps round out the turmeric's flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 6 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, finely ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Method

  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until pale and creamy, about 2 minutes.

  2. Add the honey, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt to the butter and beat until fully combined and evenly colored.

  3. Add the powdered sugar in two additions, beating on low speed after each until incorporated, then increase speed to medium and beat until smooth.

  4. Add the vanilla extract and heavy cream, then beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, scraping down the bowl as needed.

  5. Taste and adjust, adding a touch more honey for sweetness or a pinch more turmeric for color, then use immediately to frost cooled cakes or cupcakes.

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    Honey Turmeric Frosting

    This buttercream gets its sunny color and subtle earthy warmth from ground turmeric, balanced by honey's floral sweetness. It whips up smooth and spreadable, making it a distinctive topping for spice cakes, carrot cake, or vanilla cupcakes. A pinch of black pepper is optional but helps round out the turmeric's flavor.

    15 min 48 oz 180 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
    • 6 cups powdered sugar, sifted
    • 1/3 cup honey
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, finely ground
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

    Method

    1. 1

      In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until pale and creamy, about 2 minutes.

    2. 2

      Add the honey, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt to the butter and beat until fully combined and evenly colored.

    3. 3

      Add the powdered sugar in two additions, beating on low speed after each until incorporated, then increase speed to medium and beat until smooth.

    4. 4

      Add the vanilla extract and heavy cream, then beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, scraping down the bowl as needed.

    5. 5

      Taste and adjust, adding a touch more honey for sweetness or a pinch more turmeric for color, then use immediately to frost cooled cakes or cupcakes.