Sour Cream Cupcake Frosting – Recipe with Step-by-Step Photos

Sour cream frosting is one of the simplest in pastry. Chefs rarely use it as a filling or garnish for desserts, but housewives cherish it for its affordability and delicious taste. It imparts a special tenderness to baked goods, imbuing them with a rich, creamy flavor in a short time. It accentuates the texture of the dough and pairs harmoniously with sweet sponge cakes. Any flavorings and ingredients can be added to the frosting, creating a unique color, aroma, and taste.

Nutritional value per serving

249.2 kcal

Proteins: 2.2 g
Fats: 13.5 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 15 min
Complexity:

It will work even if you're making it for the first time. Not just this dish, but your first time ever.
Number of servings: 1

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Sour cream cupcake frosting

Ingredients

Servings

Butter

100 G
Condensed milk

150 G
Cream cheese

120 G
Sour cream 30%

200 G

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare the ingredients. They should be taken out of the refrigerator ahead of time so they are at room temperature.

Step 2

Using a mixer, beat the butter until smooth.

Step 3

When the butter reaches the desired consistency, pour in the condensed milk in a thin stream, whisking continuously.

Step 4

Add the cream cheese in parts. After each addition, beat the mixture at medium speed, gradually increasing the mixer speed.

Step 5

Add the sour cream from the refrigerator. Beat until smooth. For a thick and rich cream, choose high-fat sour cream.

Step 6

The cream should be thick, velvety, and a delicate milky color. Don't overbeat the mixture, or the cream will separate.

Step 7

Place the frosting in the refrigerator for a couple of hours to set. It can be used to decorate not only cupcakes, but also cakes, pies, tarts, and much more.

A similar video recipe: Thick sour cream from any sour cream without a thickener

Sour cream is a budget-friendly, quick, and delicious way to enhance your favorite baked goods. It's also one of the most affordable fillings for cakes, tarts, and éclairs. This applies to both the ingredients and the preparation method. That's why it's a favorite among home cooks.

On the "I Want Cake" YouTube channel, you'll find a detailed video recipe for a thick, rich sour cream frosting using just two ingredients. To create it, you'll need just two ingredients and not a single gram of thickener. The secret lies in choosing the right sour cream. Lyudmila, the channel's creator, explains which ingredients are needed to achieve the desired frosting consistency. You'll also learn how to properly add powdered sugar and how long to beat the mixture.

How to achieve the desired thickness in sour cream

The key to a dense sour cream texture is high-quality, full-fat sour cream. It's best to choose a natural product with at least 33% fat. When whipped, it forms thick peaks that don't collapse after cooking.

If you're making sour cream for the first time and aren't sure the mixture will reach the desired consistency, use a thickener. This is a confectionery mixture of starch and powdered sugar, available at any grocery store. A thickener allows you to quickly and easily achieve the desired thickness.

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