When you make cupcakes at home and end up having a lot of buttercream frosting, there is no need to stress. You can easily store it in the freezer and enjoy it months later.
Preparation
Whether you have leftover frosting or planning ahead of time and making it for later use, you can follow these steps to freeze it.
Portion: If you have a small batch there is no need to portion it. However, for larger batches, it is best to divide it in 12 oz. or 16 oz. portions.
Package: Use freezer safe containers or ziplock bags and remove as much air as possible.
Label: Mark the container or ziplock bags with the date, quantity (12 oz or 16 oz), and contents (buttercream frosting). This helps a lot so that you know what is inside the container in the freezer and don't have to keep opening containers to find something.
Buttercream frosting before freezing.
Buttercream frosting after freezing.
Storage options
- Freezer bags like ziplock bags and ziplock containers are your best bet.
- Airtight containers like Rubbermaid, Tupperware, and Snapware work well for larger batches.
- Silicone containers or glass containers like Pyrex are great reusable options if you want more eco friendly choices.
How to defrost buttercream frosting?
Simply place the frozen container at room temperature for 2-3 hours. The frosting will become soft and will be light and fluffy enough.
Whip it once with a whisk or a spoon to make it smooth as the smoothness is lost after freezing.
Buttercream frosting is well thawed and ready to be put in piping bags for frosting your favorite cupcakes!
Whip the defrosted buttercream frosting.
Frost the cupcakes with thawed buttercream frosting.
Duration
Buttercream frosting will can last for about 6 months in the freezer, it is best to use older batches first.
More freezing hacks
Looking for other ideas like this? Try these
Leave a Reply