This is the perfect recipe for Sugar Free Buttercream Frosting (2024)

Published: Feb 25, 2022 by thesugarfreediva. · This post may contain affiliate or amazon links.
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This is the perfect recipe for Sugar Free Buttercream Frosting that you can use for that next batch of cupcakes or yummy cake. This recipe is low in carbs and keto friendly.

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This is an easy and really delicious recipe for Sugar Free Buttercream Frosting .

A lot of folks like this recipe because it is friendly to so many diets as well.

Sugar Free Buttercream Frosting

This is for everyone who wants to have their (sugar free) cake and eat it too!

Also because we all know that cakes taste better with something on top (at least most of the time...).

Have you tried my my Sugar Free Magnolia Style Cupcakes

Those tasty cupcakes are a copycat version of that famous cupcake only, made without adding sugar.
This buttercream frosting would go well on top of those cupcakes.

To make this recipe you will need sugar free powdered sugar. You can find a good selection of sugar free powdered sugar here.

People ask what exactly is buttercream.

You have probably enjoyed buttercream frosting on a cake or cupcake at some point.
It is a popular choice to topping cakes and cupcakes because it goes well with many flavors and textures.

Buttercream is just what it sounds like it is.

It is a mixture of butter and cream along with a bit of flavor added to it.
The texture is a thick and creamy that adds moisture to any baked goodie that it goes on top of.

This recipe is especially for anyone asking what can I use instead of sugar for frosting.

Sugar is added to frosting for two basic reasons.
It adds both flavor and the texture needed for frosting to frost your baked goods.

Instead of sugar we are using a sugar alternative.

Sugar free powdered sugar behaves like regular powdered sugar in this recipe.

However, if the sugar free powdered sugar that you choose to use does not measure 1:1 with regular powdered sugar, you may need to adjust your other ingredients for the taste and consistency that you want.

Here are some tips for making your Sugar Free Buttercream Frosting

Using butter, rather than a butter alternative such as margarine, is essential to making this recipe a success. Also, using sugar free powdered sugar , rather than sugar alternative in another form, is just as essential to this recipe.

Here are some more helpful tips for making frosting.

Using unsalted butter is not a big issue in this recipe. Salt is usually added in order to balance out another flavor, such as sweetness.
If you have added the powdered sugar and you feel as if your frosting is still not thick enough, you can try adding small amounts of a thickener. Examples of thickeners that may help include arrowroot starch, unsweetened gelatin, or tapioca.
Make your frosting more interesting by adding a few drops of food coloring or subtituting a flavored extract for the vanilal extract
For best results, please make sure that your cake has fully cooled before frosting it. You would probably not want your frosting to melt on top of the cake. I have seen this happen and it is not pretty 🙂 . A cake also needs to set enough to not fall apart when a spatula or frosting knife touches it.

You may also be wondering how to store butter cream frosting.

Since buttercream frosting does contain butter and butter is a dairy product, I would also agree that storing it is important. My suggestion is to store the buttercream frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can also store your frosting in a the freezer!

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Also, Sugar Free Red Velvet Cupcakes.
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I mentioned above that you will need to use sugar free powdered sugar in this recipe.

You can make this sugar yourself using this recipe or buy sugar free powdered sugar online here.

You can also make your buttercream frosting more interesting.

Make your frosting more interesting by adding a few drops of food coloring or subtituting a flavored extract for the vanilal extract.

Ingredients needed to make this Sugar Free Buttercream Frosting

Sugar Free Powdered Sugar- 3 cups. You can make this sugar yourself using this recipe or buy sugar free powdered sugar online here.
Butter- 2 sticks (1 cup) softened to room temperature.
Milk, Cream, Whipping Cream, or similar dairy- 1 tablespoon (can use up to 2 tablspoons if you want a more fluid frosting to work with). The more 'fat' the better your frosting will turn out.
Vanilla Extract- 2 teaspoons.

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How to make Sugar Free Buttercream Frosting

For best results, I recommend using standing mixer if you have one. Also, fit the mixer with a whisk attachment.
In a large mixing bowl, and your mixer outfitted with a whisk attachment,
cream together the sugar free powdered sugar and the butter by mixing on low for one minute. Once this becomes somewhat blended you can increase the speed to medium to get a more whipped texture. It should take about 2 ½- 3 minutes to get a good texture.
Scrape the sides of the bowl by hand and then add the milk (or alternative)and the vanilla. Start with 1 tablespoon of the milk and add more as needed. Finally, continue to mix on medium for 1- 1 ½ minutes or until you get that desired consistency.
This frosting works great in a decorating tool or with tips! You may need to make a few adjustments in the texture of your frosting.

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Sugar Free Buttercream Frosting

This is the perfect recipe for Sugar Free Buttercream Frosting that you can use for that next batch of cupcakes or yummy cake. This recipe is low in carbs and keto friendly.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

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Servings: 12

Ingredients

3 cups Sugar Free Powdered Sugar
1 cup Butter -softened to room temperature.
1 tbsp Milk can use Cream, Whipping Cream, or similar dairy- 1 tablespoon (can use up to 2 tablespoons if you want a more fluid frosting to work with).
2 tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions

I recommend using standing mixer if you have one. Also, fit the mixer with a whisk attachment.
Cream together the sugar free powdered sugar and the butter by mixing on low for one minute. Once these appear to be somewhat blended you can increase the speed to medium to get a more whipped texture. It should take about 2 ½- 3 minutes to get a good texture.
Scrape the sides of the bowl by hand and then add the milk (or alternative)and the vanilla. Start with 1 tablespoon of the milk and add more as needed. Continue to mix on medium for 1- 1 ½ minutes or until you get that desired consistency.

Recipe Notes

I mentioned above that you will need to use sugar free powdered sugar in this recipe.

You can make this sugar yourself using this recipe or buy sugar free powdered sugar online here.

I also mentioned that you can make your buttercream frosting more interesting.

Make your frosting more interesting by adding a few drops of food coloring or subtituting a flavored extract for the vanilal extract.

*Please check the nutritional labels to assure that you are sticking to your diet restrictions for any substitutions used.

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Please see recipe post for further details on this recipe.
Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.

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This is the perfect recipe for Sugar Free Buttercream Frosting (2024)

FAQs

What is a substitute for icing sugar in buttercream frosting? ›

It is possible to simply use granulated sugar in a slightly smaller amount, though you'll have to accept that the texture may not be ideal, especially for icing or other recipes that are supposed to be super smooth. Just substitute 1 cup of granulated sugar for every 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar and proceed as directed.

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What happens if you put less sugar in buttercream? ›

The first and most obvious way to make buttercream frosting less sweet is to use less sugar. Sugar makes frosting sweet, so reducing the sugar in your recipe is a good place to start. However, you don't want to just reduce the sugar without adjusting the other ingredients, or your frosting may end up too thin or runny.

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What is the formula for buttercream frosting? ›

Beat together butter, shortening, and vanilla with an electric mixer in a large bowl until creamy. Blend in confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk; continue mixing until icing is light and fluffy. Store icing covered until ready to use.

How do you make buttercream thicker without icing sugar? ›

Use tapioca, cornstarch, or arrowroot starch.

Dry starches like these absorb liquid and are a great way to thicken frosting without altering the taste of the frosting. Add roughly 1 tbsp (15 ml) of starch to your frosting.

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What is a non sugar substitute for icing sugar? ›

Creating a sugar-free powdered sugar substitute is very easy. All you need is a little cornstarch and the same amount of granulated Splenda that your recipe lists for the powdered sugar.

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What is a good substitute for buttercream frosting? ›

Ganache, cream cheese frosting, whipped cream frosting, fondant, and meringue frosting are all excellent options that are easy to make and delicious to taste. With the right recipe and techniques, you can achieve a beautifully iced cake without using buttercream.

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What is the least sweet buttercream? ›

Swiss Meringue buttercream is silky smooth and light. It's perfect if you're looking for a slightly less sweet buttercream. It is, however, more time consuming to make than American buttercream. Italian Meringue buttercream is the least sweet of the three.

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What is the secret to buttercream? ›

The secret ingredient in this recipe is time. Most people whip their butter for only a few minutes before adding in sugar, but you'll never achieve a light and airy result this way. This frosting recipe takes its literal sweet time to really incorporate as much air as possible into the butter.

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How to make buttercream not so sweet? ›

A hearty pinch of salt helps balance out the sugar even more and helps give flavor to the almost flavorless shortening. I like adding a little bit more flavoring than I do in a standard buttercream too. I almost always add 3 teaspoons of vanilla extract.

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What is the difference between buttercream frosting and buttercream icing? ›

The best way to distinguish frosting from buttercream is through the ingredients. While both contain powdered sugar, fat, flavouring and sometimes milk or water, frosting does not contain any butter whatsoever. Instead, frosting is usually made with shortening or cream cheese.

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What is the most common type of buttercream frosting? ›

There are three types of buttercreams that are most often used: American Buttercream, Swiss Meringue Buttercream, and Italian Meringue Buttercream. There are a few other types of buttercream that are less commonly used like French Buttercream, German Buttercream, and a very new style of buttercream called G.G.

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What to do if you don t have enough icing sugar for buttercream? ›

If you have run out of icing sugar or can't find any to buy, you can make your own by whizzing granulated or caster sugar in a food processor, powerful blender, standard blender, coffee or spice grinder, or more laboriously, in a mortar and pestle.