Ombre Buttercream Frosting

Gluten Free
Ombre Buttercream Frosting
25 min.
12
605kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your cake decorating game? Introducing the Ombre Buttercream Frosting, a stunning and delicious way to add a touch of elegance to your baked creations! This gluten-free frosting is not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to make, taking just 25 minutes to whip up. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday party, wedding, or just a sweet treat for yourself, this frosting will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.

The beauty of Ombre Buttercream Frosting lies in its gradient of colors, creating a mesmerizing effect that will make your cake the centerpiece of any dessert table. With a rich, creamy texture and a delightful flavor, this frosting is made with simple ingredients like butter, shortening, and powdered sugar, ensuring that every bite is a heavenly experience. The addition of vibrant blue food coloring allows you to customize the shades to match your theme or personal preference, making it a versatile choice for any celebration.

Imagine slicing into a beautifully frosted cake, revealing layers of color that transition seamlessly from dark to light. Not only does this frosting look fantastic, but it also tastes divine, with a perfect balance of sweetness that complements any cake flavor. So grab your mixing bowl and hand mixer, and let’s create a masterpiece that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • cup butter softened
  • 1.1 cups shortening 
  • lb powdered sugar 
  • tablespoons milk 
  • teaspoons vanilla 
  • serving purple gel food coloring blue (or other desired color)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. This recipe assumes you already have an 8- or 9-inch 4-layer cake, frosted between layers with favorite white buttercream frosting, then frosted thinly on outside and top to seal crumbs.
  2. To make Ombre Buttercream Frosting, in large bowl, beat butter and shortening with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
  3. Add powdered sugar; beat on low speed until crumbly. Gradually add milk, then vanilla, beating until light and fluffy.
  4. Measure 1 cup frosting into each of 3 small bowls. Measure 2 cups frosting into fourth bowl; mix 1/8 teaspoon blue food color into the 2 cups frosting with whisk or fork.
  5. Add a little more food color to the next bowl of frosting to get a shade darker; mix well with whisk or fork. Repeat with next 2 bowls frosting, making each another shade darker. You will end up with 4 bowls of frosting, all different shades of the same color.
  6. Spread darkest blue frosting around bottom third of cake.
  7. Spread next darkest shade blue frosting above first one around middle third of cake.
  8. Spread next shade of blue frosting around upper third of cake.
  9. Spread lightest blue frosting on top of cake.

Nutrition Facts

Calories605kcal
Protein0.24%
Fat50.65%
Carbs49.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.33
Glycemic Load
0.12
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
1.8730435053939%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:605.28kcal
30.26%
Fat:34.76g
53.48%
Saturated Fat:14.64g
91.53%
Carbohydrates:75.84g
25.28%
Net Carbohydrates:75.84g
27.58%
Sugar:74.33g
82.59%
Cholesterol:41.42mg
13.81%
Sodium:126.35mg
5.49%
Alcohol:0.23g
100%
Alcohol %:0.24%
100%
Protein:0.37g
0.73%
Vitamin K:11.57µg
11.02%
Vitamin E:1.62mg
10.8%
Vitamin A:482.85IU
9.66%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.77%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.75%
Calcium:13.25mg
1.32%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.1%
Phosphorus:10.89mg
1.09%
Selenium:0.76µg
1.09%