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    Home » Dessert

    Blueberry Frosting

    Published: Apr 19, 2022 · Modified: Jun 16, 2022 by Lee · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments .

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    This Blueberry Frosting is smooth and creamy with a sweet blueberry flavor. The color is all natural from the fresh/frozen blueberries that we use to make the jam and it's a different shade every time! As always, this blueberry buttercream is gluten free, nut free and easily vegan! 

    A bowl of creamy Blueberry frosting with a spatula.

    You can make this frosting with fresh or frozen blueberries to make the jam OR you can even use store bought blueberry jam to make it even easier!

    If you’re looking for more frosting recipes, try Strawberry Buttercream, Raspberry Buttercream and Chocolate Fudge Frosting.

    Jump to:
    • Reasons to love this frosting
    • Ingredient notes
    • Substitutions and Variations
    • Step By Step Instructions
    • Expert Baking Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Storing and Freezing
    • Other Blueberry Recipes To Try
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Blueberry Frosting
    A cake with Blueberry Frosting dripping in chocolate ganache.

    Reasons to love this frosting

    • Allergy Friendly- This recipe is gluten free, nut free and easily vegan. 
    • Smooth & Creamy- This blueberry frosting is so soft and silky!
    • Easy to Make- Whips up in one bowl and you can even use store bought blueberry jam!

    Ingredient notes

    • Butter/Vegan Baking Stick- Make sure to use unsalted softened and not melted. Melted will make the frosting runny.
    • Vanilla- Make sure to only use pure vanilla extract that is gluten free and vegan. If you use one that is not pure, the frosting will have a chemical taste. 
    • Water- This frosting uses water instead of milk!
    • Blueberries- You can use fresh or frozen to make the blueberry jam OR you can use store bought!

    See my recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.

    A half-eaten blueberry cupcake with blueberry filling.

    Substitutions and Variations

    How To Make This Vegan

    • Make sure to use vegan baking sticks instead of butter.
    • Only use pure vanilla extract that's made in a gluten free and vegan facility. 
    • If using store bought jam, make sure there are no strange fillers.

    This recipe has not been tested with these substitutions and/or variations due to celiac disease and food allergies. If you change any of the ingredients, please let us know how the recipe turned out in the comments below!

    Hands spreading blueberry frosting on a chocolate cake with a spatula.

    Step By Step Instructions

    Here are the steps to make this frosting! 

    Step 1: Make the Blueberry Jam

    Follow the recipe for my homemade jam or you can use store bought.

    Step 2: Cream the Butter or Vegan Baking Stick

    In the large bowl of an electric mixer or using a hand held mixer, beat the softened butter or vegan baking stick until smooth and creamy. About 2 minutes.

    A glass ramekin of blueberry jam.
    Step 1
    Butter in a bowl that is soft and creamy.
    Step 2

    Step 3: Add in the Vanilla

    Add in the vanilla and beat until combined.

    Step 4: Add in the Remaining Ingredients Half at a Time

    With the mixer on low speed, slowly add in half the confectioners’ sugar, half the water and half the blueberry jam. Beat until combined. It will look chunky at first.

    Then add in the second half of the ingredients and beat until combined again and smooth.

    A bowl of creamy Blueberry frosting with a spatula.

    Expert Baking Tips

    • Cream the Butter or Vegan Baking Stick- You could technically put all the ingredients in the bowl together and beat them at the same time. However, this can leave chunks of butter/vegan baking stick throughout the frosting. Your best bet is to beat the softened butter or vegan baking stick first until it is smooth and creamy for about two minutes. Then beat in all the other ingredients.
    • Be Careful not to Melt the Butter/Vegan Baking Stick- If your butter/vegan baking stick is not at room temperature and soft, be careful if you plan on popping it in the microwave. Especially with vegan baking sticks...they are different than butter in the sense that if they are too melted in your frosting, they will create a liquid mess and your frosting will be sliding all over your cakes and cupcakes. At that point, even putting the frosting in the fridge would not help. It will still be a liquid mess.  If you are using butter, popping the frosting in the fridge would help resolidify and make the frosting thicker and firmer but not with a vegan baking stick. But even with butter, putting it in the fridge doesn't cure all. It can look curdled or separated as it solidifies.

    Recipe FAQs

    My frosting is too thick, what do I do?


    If the frosting is too thick, add more water ¼ teaspoon at a time until you get the desired consistency.

    My frosting is too thin, what do I do?


    If the frosting is too thin, add more confectioners’ sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time until you get the desired consistency.

    Can I make this frosting ahead of time?


    You can make this frosting the night before you need to use it. 

    Store it in an airtight container or a bowl covered with plastic wrap, in the fridge.

    When ready to use, let it come to room temperature and rewhip to get that creamy consistency.

    How much frosting does this recipe make?


    This recipe makes about 5 cups of frosting.

    That should be enough for a 3-4 layer cake or 24 cupcakes. 

    For 12 cupcakes or a one layer cake, divide the recipe in half.

    My frosting is not the same color as yours, what happened?


    That is because no food coloring is required to get that amazing hue; it's all natural so the color will be different every time. 

    The color of the frosting will vary depending on what brand of blueberries you use to make the jam, how ripe they are and if you used fresh or frozen. 

    The color is never 100 percent the same, which makes it so fun. 

    For example, in my Blueberry Cupcakes I used fresh blueberries to make the jam and the frosting came more purple. In my Chocolate Blueberry Cake, I used frozen blueberries to make the jam and it came more magenta.

    A swirl of blueberry frosting on top of a cupcake.

    Storing and Freezing

    Storing

    Store extra blueberry frosting in an airtight container or a bowl covered in plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    When ready to use, let it come to room temperature on the counter and rewhip to get that creamy consistency.

    Freezing

    You can freeze the frosting for up to one month in an airtight freezer safe container.

    To defrost, put the frosting in the fridge the night before. 

    When ready to use, let it come to room temperature on the counter and rewhip to get that creamy consistency.

    If still to thick, add ¼ teaspoon of water until you reach the desired consistency.

    Other Blueberry Recipes To Try

    • Chocolate Blueberry Cake
    • Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins
    • Blueberry Cupcakes
    • Chocolate Chip Blueberry Muffins

    Did you try this recipe? Please leave me a ⭐ review below!

    Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @laneandgreyfare and follow along on Pinterest, Facebook and YouTube! Enjoy!!! 

    📖 Recipe

    Blueberry Frosting

    Author: Lee
    This Blueberry Frosting is smooth and creamy with a sweet blueberry flavor. The color is all natural from the fresh/frozen blueberries that we use to make the jam and it's a different shade every time! As always, this blueberry buttercream is gluten free, nut free and easily vegan!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 2 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 22 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 5 cups of frosting
    Calories 794 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter or vegan baking sticks, softened
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 8 cups confectioners' sugar
    • 4 tablespoons blueberry jam
    • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons water

    Instructions
     

    • If making homemade jam, make that first.
    • In a large bowl of an electric mixer or using a hand held mixer, beat the softened vegan baking stick or butter until it is smooth and creamy. About 2-3 minutes.
    • Add in the vanilla and beat till combined.
    • Add half the confectioners’ sugar, water and jam. Beat until combined. It will look chunky at first.
    • Beat in second half of the confectioner's sugar, water and jam until combined, creamy and smooth.

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    Notes

    Storing: Store in an airtight container or a bowl covered with plastic wrap in fridge for up to 3 days. When ready to use, bring to room temperature and rewhip to get it creamy. 
    Freezing: You can freeze it in an airtight container for up to 30 days. To defrost, put in fridge overnight. When ready to use, bring to room temperature and rewhip to get creamy. If it's too thick, beat in a ¼ teaspoon water at a time until you reach the desired consistency. 
    For Vegan: Use unsalted vegan baking sticks. 
    Makes enough frosting for a 3-4 layer cake or 24 cupcakes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 794kcalCarbohydrates: 203gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 17mgFiber: 1gSugar: 196gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg
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    1. john

      May 02, 2022 at 5:43 pm

      5 stars
      This frosting is the best!

      Reply
    2. Dawn

      August 18, 2022 at 12:36 am

      5 stars
      I made this frosting on a cake for friends & they loved! Such an easy recipe and gorgeous color!

      Reply

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