This Easy Strawberry Frosting is light and creamy, and it’s the perfect compliment to your favorite chocolate, vanilla, or banana cupcakes!
In the summer time we just cannot get enough strawberries! It doesn’t matter how much I buy, they never have a chance to go bad. We had a big family gathering last weekend and I thought chocolate cupcakes with this Easy Strawberry Frosting was the perfect treat to bring along. Not only does it look pretty, but the light and airy creaminess is perfection on top of these ultra chocolatey cupcakes!
Normally I prefer chocolate on top of chocolate, with a side of chocolate. Who’s with me?
But when it’s really hot outside, I tend to choose desserts that aren’t quite as rich. Sure, I still made a chocolate cupcake, but this time the frosting was fruity and fluffy, light and creamy. And who doesn’t enjoy chocolate with strawberry!
The kids went bonkers for these, and the girls all loved how pretty and pink they were! I loved it on the chocolate cake (I used this recipe), and now I’m thinking a banana cake needs to happen ASAP with a nice generous dollop of this strawberry frosting on top. Mmmm…
Teresa Czaja says
Nestle Strawberry Quick is not a product I would buy or use for anything else. Do you think I could substitute dry strawberry Jell-O mix?
Stephanie Brubaker says
I have tried this before…the taste is much stronger so don’t use the whole package. I would start with 2 tsp and go from there. The color will also be much brighter. Let me know how it goes 🙂
Abby says
What would be the best way to add fresh strawberries into this reciepe? would i have to swap anything else out?
Stephanie Brubaker says
You probably won’t need to add any cream because of the juice from the berries. Let me know how you like it!
Debi says
Of what a clever idea to use nesquik.
Paula - bell'alimento says
I’m just going to grab that bowl from you right now mkay ; )
Monet says
I love strawberry frosting of all kinds…I can’t wait to try this! Looks so good!
Melissa from HungryFoodLove.com says
This frosting looks just perfect, absolutely perfect. Great job! I wish I could taste it from here.
dina says
they look yummy!
Elizabeth @ Food Ramblings says
These cupcakes look so delicious– and add a blueberry, it will be perfect for the fourth!
Rebecca {foodie with family} says
Oh my. I can support strawberry frosting 100%, too! It looks so fluffy!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
Love your photos! This frosting sounds yummy!
Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says
I’m with you…I usually want chocolate on my chocolate but I could easily get behind this strawberry frosting.
Susan says
Looks so light and airy! Like little strawberry clouds on top of the cupcakes.
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
This frosting looks perfect Stephanie! I too crave these flavors in summer. Love it!
Lauren Kelly Nutrition says
Perfect combination! They look delicious!
Marly says
What a sweet strawberry treat for the holiday weekend!
Ginny McMeans says
That frosting must taste sooo good!
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says
That frosting! So fluffy!
TidyMom says
what could be more perfect than strawberry frosting! this sounds heavenly!
Jenn @ Deliciously Sprinkled says
YUM, I love this homemade strawberry frosting recipe!! And the chocolate cupcakes look amazing too! 🙂
Serene @ House of Yumm says
This frosting looks so light and fluffy I’m gonna die!!! Love that you lightened up the chocolate cake with this 🙂 And it sounds like it would be bomb on some banana cupcakes!!!