Passion Fruit Buttercream Frosting

Sep 10, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Cupcakes piped with passion fruit buttercream frosting

A fluffy, pipeable passion fruit buttercream frosting for cakes and cupcakes. Makes about 3 1/2 cups; frosts 24 cupcakes or a two-layer 8-inch cake.

Prep 15 min

Cook —

Total 15 min

Yield 24 cupcakes

Diet —

Ingredients

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cupcakes

1.0 cup (227.0 g)unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks)
3 ½ cups (420.0 g)confectioners' sugar, sifted
3.0 tbsp (45.0 ml)heavy cream, plus more as needed
¼ tspfine sea salt
½ cup (30.0 g)freeze-dried passion fruit powder, sifted

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Instructions

In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle, beat the butter on medium-high speed until pale and creamy, 3 to 4 minutes.
With the mixer on low, add the confectioners' sugar, freeze-dried passion fruit powder, and salt about 1 cup at a time, then add the cream. Beat on medium-high until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Add more cream, 1 teaspoon at a time, if needed for a smooth, spreadable frosting.
Use right away, or cover and keep at room temperature for up to 2 hours; beat briefly before using.

Tips

No freeze-dried fruit powder? Grind freeze-dried fruit to a fine powder in a blender, then sift out the seeds.
Soft butter is key: it should hold a fingerprint but not look shiny or greasy (about 65°F).
Vanilla boost: add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract with the other flavorings for a rounder, warmer flavor.
Storage: Refrigerate airtight for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. Bring to room temperature and beat until fluffy before using.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make passion fruit buttercream frosting?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep. It makes about 3 1/2 cups; frosts 24 cupcakes or a two-layer 8-inch cake.

How should I store passion fruit buttercream frosting?

Refrigerate airtight for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. Bring to room temperature and beat until fluffy before using.

A fluffy, pipeable passion fruit buttercream frosting for cakes and cupcakes. Makes about 3 1/2 cups; frosts 24 cupcakes or a two-layer 8-inch cake.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 24 servings this recipe makes.

147 Calories / serving

8.3g Fat

18.6g Carbs

0.2g Protein

18.0g Sugar

Whole recipe (24 servings): ~3528 cal · 199g fat · 446g carbs · 5g protein · 432g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 147 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 28 min·1.6 mi·~3300 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 20 min·1.0 mi·~2000 steps
Moderate cycling 15 min·3.0 mi
Swimming laps 21 min
Jogging 14 min·1.2 mi·~2250 steps
Stair climbing 14 min·~1250 steps
Dancing 24 min
Bodyweight circuit training 15 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 34 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.