Dye-Free Pink Whipped Frosting


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Naturally sweet and vibrant, this Dye-Free Pink Whipped Frosting is made with real fruit! It’s perfect for cupcakes, cakes, and more. It’s also easy, fluffy, and dye-free.

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Looking for a simple, natural way to add a pop of pink to your baked treats? This Dye-Free Pink Whipped Frosting is the answer! Made with real fruit, it’s light, fluffy, and full of fruity flavor—perfect for topping cupcakes, cakes, or even cookies.

Say goodbye to artificial food coloring and hello to an easy, wholesome frosting that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Naturally Beautiful: Achieve a stunning pink hue using freeze-dried raspberries or strawberries—no dyes needed!

Quick and Easy: Ready in just 15 minutes, this frosting is perfect for last-minute desserts.

Versatile: Perfect for cupcakes, cakes, or even a fun dip for fresh fruit.

Simple Ingredients: Made with simple, real ingredients for a treat you can feel good about serving.

How to Make Dye-Free Pink Whipped Frosting

Ingredients Needed

You will need:

  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream: The secret to that luscious, fluffy texture.
  • 1 cup freeze-dried raspberries or strawberries: Adds flavor and natural pink color.
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar: Provides sweetness and helps stabilize the frosting.

Plus 12 cupcakes to frost: Use your favorite flavor as a base.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Place the freeze-dried fruit in a food processor and pulse until it turns into a fine powder.
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If you don’t have a food processor, place the fruit in a resealable bag and crush it using a rolling pin.

  1. Combine the heavy whipping cream, powdered freeze-dried fruit, and powdered sugar in the bowl of your stand mixer.
  2. Whip the mixture on medium speed for 5-7 minutes or until soft peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip, or the frosting may turn into butter.
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  1. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag and frost your cupcakes as desired.
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Frosted cupcakes can be kept at room temperature for a few hours or refrigerated until ready to serve. Extra frosting can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.

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Easy Substitutions And Additions

Different Fruits: Swap raspberries or strawberries with freeze-dried blueberries or mangoes for unique flavors and colors.

How to Serve the Pink Whipped Frosting

  • Classic Cupcakes: Pair with vanilla, chocolate, or lemon cupcakes for a delightful treat.
  • Layer Cakes: Spread between cake layers for a fruity, vibrant filling.
  • Fruit Dip: Use as a dip for fresh fruit or cookies for a fun dessert platter.
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How to Store the Whipped Frosting

Leftover frosting can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Frosted cupcakes can be refrigerated and brought to room temperature before serving for the best flavor.

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Tips for Success

  • Watch Your Whipping: Stop whipping as soon as soft peaks form to avoid overwhipping.
  • Choose Your Fruit: Freeze-dried strawberries create a lighter pink, while raspberries result in a deeper hue.
  • Temperature Matters: Use chilled heavy cream for the best whipping results.
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Fresh or frozen fruit contains too much moisture and won’t work for this recipe. Stick with freeze-dried fruit for the best results.

You can use a hand mixer, but it may take slightly longer to achieve soft peaks.

Overwhipped frosting will start to clump and lose its smooth texture. If this happens, it’s best to start over.

Absolutely! This frosting is great for cakes and cookies or even as a topping for pancakes and waffles.

And there you go, this dye-free pink whipped frosting is a perfect balance of ease, beauty, and flavor. Whether for a party, special occasion or just because, it’s sure to delight!

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Dye-Free Pink Whipped Frosting

Naturally sweet and vibrant, this Dye-Free Pink Whipped Frosting is made with real fruit! Perfect for cupcakes, cakes, and more, it’s easy, fluffy, and dye-free.
Servings: 1 batch (enough for 12 cupcakes)
Calories: 2251kcal
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Whip Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 1 ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup freeze dried raspberries or strawberries
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Put freeze dried fruit in the food processor and pulse until powdered.**
  • In the bowl to your stand mixer add whipping cream, powdered freeze dried fruit, and powdered sugar.
  • Whip for 5 to 7 minutes or until soft peak forms.
  • Load your piping bag with your frosting
  • Frost cupcakes, cupcakes can be left at room temp for a few hours but should be refrigerated until close to time to eat.
  • Keep extra in a frosting in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Batch | Calories: 2251kcal | Carbohydrates: 251g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 129g | Saturated Fat: 82g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 32g | Cholesterol: 403mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 3493mg | Fiber: 26g | Sugar: 198g | Vitamin A: 5248IU | Vitamin C: 2893mg | Calcium: 288mg | Iron: 52mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, is intended to serve as an estimate only, and is provided for informational purposes. The accuracy of nutritional information is not guaranteed.

Course: Desserts & Sweet Treats

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