How to Make Sour Cream Frosting - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to frosting, there are a myriad of options to choose from, but one that often gets overlooked is sour cream frosting. While it may not be as popular as traditional buttercream or cream cheese frosting, sour cream frosting offers a tangy and creamy flavor that pairs perfectly with a wide range of baked goods. Whether you're looking for a frosting to top off a decadent chocolate cake, liven up a batch of carrot cupcakes, or add a refreshing twist to a simple vanilla sheet cake, so...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • Beat together sour cream, butter, vanilla, lemon juice, and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer until well combined, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Gradually mix in confectioners' sugar until smooth.
  • Nutrition

    162 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 81mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Total Sugars: 27g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Potassium: 16mg