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Passion Fruit Cupcake Frosting
Dolce Flav
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Category
Oil Soluble Passion Fruit Flavoring
Author:
Dolce Flav
Servings
12
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
0 minutes
This Passion Fruit Cupcake Frosting is smooth, creamy, and bursting with tropical passion fruit flavor thanks to passion fruit extract. Perfect for cupcakes, this frosting is fluffy yet stable, making it ideal for piping swirls, rosettes, or simple spreads. Its light yellow color complements vanilla, coconut, or tropical-flavored cupcakes, adding a bright, fruity touch. Quick and easy to make at home with simple ingredients, it brings a bakery-quality tropical twist to any cupcake.
Ingredients
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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3–4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
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2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
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1–2 teaspoons passion fruit extract
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
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Pinch of salt
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Optional: yellow gel food coloring for tropical hue
Directions
Beat Butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter for 2–3 minutes until creamy and pale.
Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low speed at first, then medium speed until smooth and fluffy.
Add Flavoring: Mix in passion fruit extract and optional vanilla extract. Taste and adjust the intensity of flavor as needed.
Adjust Consistency: Add heavy cream or milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency suitable for piping.
Add Color: Incorporate yellow gel food coloring if desired for a tropical appearance.
Add Salt: Include a pinch of salt to balance sweetness.
Frost Cupcakes: Use immediately to frost cupcakes. Chill briefly if a firmer consistency is needed for piping detailed designs.
Recipe Note
10 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Can I make this frosting ahead of time?
Yes — store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Re-whip before using.
2. Can I freeze this frosting?
Yes — freeze up to 2 months. Thaw and re-whip before frosting.
3. Can I adjust sweetness?
Yes — reduce powdered sugar slightly or add more cream for a milder taste.
4. Can I use salted butter?
Yes — skip the added pinch of salt if using salted butter.
5. Can I make it vegan?
Use plant-based butter and non-dairy milk or cream; texture may be slightly softer.
6. Can I pipe this frosting?
Yes — it holds shape well for swirls, rosettes, and other decorative designs.
7. Can I fold in toppings or sprinkles?
Yes — fold in toasted coconut, white chocolate chips, or sprinkles to enhance tropical flavor.
8. How do I make it more intensely passion fruit flavored?
Increase passion fruit extract up to 2 teaspoons, tasting as you go to avoid overpowering.
9. Can I use this as a cake filling?
Yes — it’s stable enough for cupcakes or as a filling for layered cakes.
10. Can I color it differently?
Yes — green or orange gel coloring can be added for a creative tropical theme.