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Blueberry Buttercream

Published: May 16, 2023 by Mara · This post may contain affiliate links - as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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This Blueberry Buttercream is so easy to make and has a beautiful natural purple color from freeze dried blueberries. It is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, macarons and more!

Blueberry buttercream on vanilla cakes lined with a blue cupcake liner. The blueberry buttercream is swirled on top of the cupcake and has fresh blueberries and small pink flowers. The cupcakes sit on a cement background and surrounded by other cupcakes and more fresh blueberries.

This Blueberry Buttercream is deliciously buttery with lots of blueberry flavor. It's color is stunning with no food coloring needed. Freeze dried blueberries are the key to this recipe. They have so much blueberry flavor without any of the moisture. Giving our frosting a beautiful color and consistency.

If you're looking for more berry focused recipes, you have to check out my Berry Sorbet, Blackberry Popsicles, and Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes.

Blueberry buttercream swirled tall on vanilla cakes lined with a blue cupcake liner. The blueberry buttercream has d small pink flowers on top. The cupcakes sit on a cement background and surrounded by other cupcakes, small bunches of flowers and more fresh blueberries.

Why You'll Love this Recipe

This frosting is the most beautiful vibrant color! No food coloring used.

The consistency is pipeable and so smooth. The freeze dried blueberries are ground into a powder vs using fresh blueberries. Fresh berries add too much moisture and makes a runny frosting consistency.

Blueberries pairs well with so many flavors. This frosting is wonderful on cakes and cupcakes and in whoopie pies, macarons or even topped on cinnamon rolls. See a full list of cake flavor ideas in my FAQ section.

Ingredient Notes

Blueberry Buttercream ingredients on a cement background. Each ingredient is labeled with a dark red rectangle with white text in all caps.

Butter, unsalted - lets you control the amount of salt in frosting. Should be room temperature!

Freeze Dried Blueberries - has so much blueberry flavor! We grind them into a fine powder. Can be found at Target, Trader Joes and even Amazon!

Powdered Sugar - also known as confectioners sugar.

Vanilla Extract - extra flavor! Real vanilla will result in the best flavor. Alternatively, you could use a lemon extract for a lemon blueberry frosting or a food grade blueberry extract or oil for a stronger blueberry flavor (typically you can find these at craft stores in the baking aisle or speciality baking stores).

Heavy Whipping Cream - helps create a light and fluffy whipped texture.

Step-by-Step Instructions

A mini food processor with the lid removed with powdered freeze dried blueberries on a cement background. In the upper left corner is a dark red square with a white '1' in the center.
  1. Using a mini food processor, food processor or blender, process the freeze dried blueberries into a powdery crumb.
A white bowl with blueberry powder, a small white low bowl with freeze dried blueberry bits and a sifter on a cement background. In the upper left corner is a dark red square with a white '2' in the center.
  1. Sift the freeze dried blueberry powder with a sifter to get rid of the larger blueberry pieces. BUT SAVE THEM! They pretty 'sprinkles' and can be used for decoration as pictured.
Butter being beaten in a large red stand mixer with beater attachment. In the upper left corner is a dark red square with a white '3' in the center.
  1. In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or a handheld mixer, beat butter on medium speed for about 2 minutes until creamed.
A large mixing bowl with Blueberry Buttercream frosting in the bowl and a beater attachment inside the bowl. The bowl sits on a cement background. In the upper left corner is a dark red square with a white '4' in the center.
  1. Finally, add in powdered sugar, freeze dried blueberry powder, vanilla extract and heavy cream. Beat on low speed for about 30 seconds and then increase to medium speed for another 30 seconds and then medium-high for another 2 minutes until frosting is well combined and fluffy. You will want to scape the bottom of the mixer at least once with a silicone spatula to ensure everything gets beaten well together. Use immediately!

Expert Tips

Simply Sift! Best practice is to sift your freeze dried blueberry powder and powdered sugar to ensure a lump-free frosting.

Room temperature butter is a must! Cold butter for frosting can result in a chunky frosting or the frosting will not come together. Forgot to soften your butter? Check on this video on how to quickly soften butter. As for the heavy whipping cream, it can be room temperature, however, I have used cold heavy whipping cream in my frosting as well without problem.

Blueberry Buttercream frosted vanilla cupcakes on a cement background surrounded by fresh blueberries.

Recipe FAQ

Can I double this recipe? or make a smaller batch?

Yes! Just increase or decrease ingredient quantities as needed.

What is freeze-dried fruit?

Freeze drying is simply the process of removing moisture from the fruit which results in a crispy, dry texture full of concentrated fruit flavor.

Do I have to sift the powder sugar and freeze dried blueberry powder?

Yes to the freeze dried blueberry powder! I felt like that some of the pieces was a little too big in the frosting which is why you should sift it for a smooth frosting.

As for the powdered sugar, if it's super lump, I would highly recommend it but you don't technically have to. Sifting just guarantees a lump free frosting.

How much frosting does this make?

This makes about 3 cups of frosting.

What kind of cake would this frosting be good for?

This frosting would be great for a variety of cakes and cupcakes! Here are some cake flavor ideas:
- Vanilla or Vanilla Bean
- Lemon
- Earl Grey
- Lavender Lemon
- Banana
- Almond
- Pound Cake
- Buttermilk
- Coconut
- Orange
- Lime
- Poppy Seed
- Custard Cake
- Cream Cheese Cake

It would also be good on top of cinnamon rolls, in macarons, and even whoopie pies.

Storage

Blueberry Buttercream frosting can be stored in an airtight container for 4-5 days in the refrigerator or 3 months in the freezer. I recommend if you are freezing or storing it in the refrigerator to beat the frosting (after thawing/bringing to room temperature) with a splash of heavy cream to restore the frosting to its proper texture as it will stiffen when cold.

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Blueberry buttercream swirled tall on vanilla cakes lined with a blue cupcake liner. The blueberry buttercream has d small pink flowers on top. The cupcakes sit on a cement background and surrounded by other cupcakes, small bunches of flowers and more fresh blueberries.

Blueberry Buttercream

Mara
This Blueberry Buttercream frosting packs a berry punch! It's so delicious and beautiful!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 3 cups
Calories 1314 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 sticks unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2.4-2.5 ounces freeze dried bluberries
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or lemon extract or blueberry extract/oil*

Instructions
 

  • Using a mini food processor, food processor or blender, process the freeze dried blueberries into a powdery crumb.
  • Sift the freeze dried blueberry powder with a sifter to get rid of the larger blueberry pieces. BUT SAVE THEM! They pretty 'sprinkles' and can be used for decoration as pictured.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or a handheld mixer, beat butter on medium speed for about 2 minutes until creamed.
  • Finally, add in powdered sugar, freeze dried blueberry powder, vanilla extract and heavy cream. Beat on low speed for about 30 seconds and then increase to medium speed for another 30 seconds and then medium-high for another 2 minutes until frosting is well combined and fluffy. You will want to scape the bottom of the mixer at least once with a silicone spatula to ensure everything gets beaten well together. Use immediately!

Notes

Simply Sift! Best practice is to sift your freeze dried blueberry powder and powdered sugar to ensure a lump-free frosting.
Room temperature butter is a must! Cold butter for frosting can result in a chunky frosting or the frosting will not come together. Forgot to soften your butter? Check on this video on how to quickly soften butter. As for the heavy whipping cream, it can be room temperature, however, I have used cold heavy whipping cream in my frosting as well without problem.
 
Nutritional information for this recipe is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. Please calculate your own nutritional information if you want it exact to what you make and use my calculations as a guide only.

Nutrition

Calories: 1314kcal | Carbohydrates: 180g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 69g | Saturated Fat: 43g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 184mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 42mg | Sugar: 171g | Vitamin A: 2174IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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