Description
This elegant whipped filling is perfect for fancy Christmas cakes, offering a light and fluffy texture with a smooth vanilla flavor that pairs beautifully with classic white cakes.
Ingredients
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Whipped Filling
- 1/2 cup (1 stick or 113g) butter, softened
- 1 tsp McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
- 16 oz confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 2 tbsp milk (2% or whole)
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Beat Butter: Beat butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
- Add Vanilla: Add the vanilla extract and mix briefly to combine.
- Incorporate Sugar and Milk: With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the sifted confectioners' sugar, milk, and a pinch of salt, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl frequently to ensure even mixing.
- Whip Filling: Once all ingredients are incorporated, increase the mixer speed to medium-high or high and whip the frosting for at least 3 minutes, up to 7 minutes, until very light and fluffy.
- Adjust Consistency: If the frosting is too thick to spread easily, gradually beat in additional milk until the desired spreading consistency is achieved.
- Store: Store the whipped filling in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Before using again, rewhip to restore fluffiness.
Notes
- Use a high-quality white cake recipe for the best results with this whipped filling. A recommended recipe is available at https://iambaker.net/the-perfect-white-cake/.
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted to achieve optimal fluffiness in the filling.
- Sifting the confectioners' sugar avoids lumps and helps create a smooth filling texture.
- If refrigeration causes the filling to harden, rewhip before using to regain spreadability.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
