Fresh Strawberry Buttercream Frosting Recipe – Sugar Geek Show

Ingredients

• 32 ounces fresh or frozen strawberries (6 cups)
• 4 ounces granulated sugar (1/2 cup)
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces strawberry puree (room temperature, 1 cup)
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 8 ounces pasteurized egg whites (room temperature)
• 16 ounces powdered sugar (1 pound)
• 16 ounces unsalted butter (1 pound)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract