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How to Whiten Frosting with Natural White Food Coloring
Dolce Flav
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Category
Natural White Food Color - Water Soluble
Author:
Dolce Flav
Servings
16
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
0 minutes
This Whiten Frosting recipe creates a smooth, fluffy, and perfectly white buttercream ideal for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. Using Natural White Food Color – Water Soluble Extract, this frosting achieves a bright, clean white tone without artificial dyes. The extract enhances the color naturally while maintaining a creamy vanilla flavor. Simply beat butter until light, mix in powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and a few drops of the natural white food color for a pure, snowy-white finish. Perfect for weddings, elegant desserts, or any time you need a brilliant white frosting with all-natural ingredients.
Ingredients
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1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
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4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar, sifted
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2–3 tablespoons whole milk (adjust for desired consistency)
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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4–6 drops Natural White Food Color – Water Soluble Extract (adjust to achieve pure white tone)
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1/8 teaspoon salt (optional, to balance sweetness)
Directions
Cream the butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter on medium speed for 3–4 minutes until pale and fluffy.
Add powdered sugar: Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
Add milk and vanilla: Pour in the vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of milk. Beat on medium speed until creamy and smooth.
Add the natural white color: Mix in Natural White Food Color – Water Soluble Extract a few drops at a time. Continue beating until the frosting becomes bright white and silky.
Adjust consistency: If too thick, add an additional tablespoon of milk; if too thin, add more powdered sugar.
Use immediately or store: Spread over cooled cakes or cupcakes. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Re-whip before use if chilled.
Recipe Note
10 FAQs About Whiten Frosting Using Natural White Food Color
1. What is Natural White Food Color – Water Soluble Extract?
It’s a natural food coloring made from plant-based sources that creates a bright white hue without artificial additives.
2. Can I use this frosting for piping decorations?
Yes! This frosting holds its shape beautifully, making it perfect for piping rosettes and borders.
3. How many drops of white food color should I use?
Start with 4 drops and add more until you reach your desired brightness.
4. Does the white food coloring affect the taste?
No, the natural white extract has a neutral flavor, so your frosting will still taste buttery and sweet.
5. Can I make this frosting dairy-free?
Yes. Replace butter with plant-based butter and milk with non-dairy alternatives like almond or oat milk.
6. Can I use shortening instead of butter?
Yes, for a whiter and more stable frosting, you can replace half of the butter with shortening.
7. How do I make the frosting extra fluffy?
Beat the frosting for an extra 3–5 minutes on high speed to incorporate more air for a lighter texture.
8. How long can I store this frosting?
It lasts up to 5 days in the refrigerator or 2 months in the freezer when sealed tightly.
9. Will the frosting stay white when refrigerated?
Yes, the Natural White Food Color ensures the frosting maintains its brightness even after chilling.
10. Can I use this frosting under fondant?
Absolutely. It provides a smooth, clean surface ideal for fondant application on cakes.