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Tropical Passion Fruit Buttercream Recipe
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 Tropical Passion Fruit Buttercream is creamy, fluffy, and bursting with exotic passion fruit flavor thanks to passion fruit extract. Perfect for cupcakes, cakes, or cookies, it delivers a smooth, tropical taste that pairs beautifully with vanilla or coconut cakes. With a light yellow hue, this buttercream adds both visual appeal and a bright, fruity flavor. Quick to make with simple ingredients, it’s ideal for tropical-themed parties, summer desserts, or any occasion that calls for a fruity, bakery-style frosting.
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. Adjust flavor intensity to taste.
Adjust Consistency: Add heavy cream or milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until frosting reaches a spreadable and pipeable consistency.
Add Color: Mix in yellow gel food coloring for a tropical look, if desired.
Add Salt: Include a pinch of salt to balance sweetness.
Frost and Decorate: Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. Chill for 10 minutes if firmer piping is needed.
Recipe Note
10 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Can I make this buttercream 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 buttercream?
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 frosting.
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 buttercream?
Yes — it holds shape well for swirls, rosettes, and borders.
7. Can I fold in mix-ins?
Yes — toasted coconut, white chocolate chips, or sprinkles complement tropical flavor.
8. How do I make it more tropical?
Increase passion fruit extract slightly or add a teaspoon of mango or pineapple extract for a tropical blend.
9. Can I use it as a cake filling?
Yes — it’s stable enough for both frosting and filling between cake layers.
10. Can I color it differently?
Yes — green or orange gel coloring can be added for creative tropical themes.