Since this Sugar Free Buttercream Frosting recipe was first published it had become very popular.
I like that it is even possible to make to be honest with you. However, this is not a hard frosting to make.
Sugar Free Buttercream Frosting
This could be the most popular kind of frosting out there.
That is because there it is not only tasty, it is also easy to match with flavors of cake and cupcakes. Thus, there are a lot of uses for this frosting.
This is a great frosting for just about any flavor of cake.
I like that I can use this frosting with a chocolate or white cake. It also tastes great with red velvet (think Valentine’s Day!). However, this frosting would probably work with just about any cake.
Making this recipe sugar free makes it even better.
You will need to use sugar free powdered sugar in this recipe.
The good thing is that you can make this sugar yourself using this recipe or buy sugar free powdered sugar online here.
Here are some cake recipes that you can make to use with your frosting.
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The recipe for Sugar Free Buttercream Frosting
Much as I like to make my own sugar free powdered sugar, you could buy your own as well.
What you will need to make this Sugar Free Buttercream Frosting
- Sugar Free Powdered Sugar- 3 cups. You can make this yourself using this recipe or buy sugar free powdered sugar online here.
- Butter- 2 sticks (1 cup) softened to room temperature.
- Milk, Cream, Whipping Cream, or similar dairy- 1 tablespoon (can use up to 2 tablspoons if you want a more fluid frosting to work with).
- Vanilla Extract- 2 teaspoons.
How to make Sugar Free Buttercream Frosting
- I recommend using standing mixer if you have one. Also, fit the mixer with a whisk attachment.
- Cream together the sugar free powdered sugar and the butter by mixing on low for one minute. Once these appear to be somewhat blended you can increase the speed to medium to get a more whipped texture. It should take about 2 1/2- 3 minutes to get a good texture.
- Scrape the sides of the bowl by hand and then add the milk (or alternative)and the vanilla. Start with 1 tablespoon of the milk and add more as needed. Finally, continue to mix on medium for 1- 1 1/2 minutes or until you get that desired consistency.
- This frosting works great in a decorating tool or with tips!
- Sugar Free Powdered Sugar- 3 cups. You can make this yourself using this recipe or buy sugar free powdered sugar online here.
- Butter- 2 sticks 1 cup softened to room temperature.
- Milk Cream, Whipping Cream, or similar dairy- 1 tablespoon (can use up to 2 tablspoons if you want a more fluid frosting to work with).
- Vanilla Extract- 2 teaspoons.
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I recommend using standing mixer if you have one. Also, fit the mixer with a whisk attachment.
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Cream together the sugar free powdered sugar and the butter by mixing on low for one minute. Once these appear to be somewhat blended you can increase the speed to medium to get a more whipped texture. It should take about 2 1/2- 3 minutes to get a good texture.
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Scrape the sides of the bowl by hand and then add the milk (or alternative)and the vanilla. Start with 1 tablespoon of the milk and add more as needed. Continue to mix on medium for 1- 1 1/2 minutes or until you get that desired consistency.
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This frosting works great in a decorating tool or with tips!
See post for ingredient details.
A self-proclaimed Reformed Sugar Addict, The Sugar Free Diva is a restaurant owner by day and author by night.She has been featured in numerous media outlets as well as serving on speaking panels. Most importantly, she is an avid pet owner who loves life.
Nancy Hilderbrand says
December 30, 2015 at 5:30 amMy favorite icing is Buttercream. I can start making cakes again and will be using the Buttercream recipe.
Jodi Hunter says
December 30, 2015 at 10:16 amI hope this is delicious, we could really use a healthier icing at our house,
Ann says
December 30, 2015 at 9:47 pmButter cream is my most favorite icing. I have not ever made it this way so Im going to try it like this. Thanks for the recipe
Janie McGaugh says
January 1, 2016 at 3:36 pmIt’s nice to know there’s a sugar-free way to make buttercream frosting.
Camila Sugui says
January 2, 2016 at 9:46 amThe icing it’s the best part of any dessert for me!!!
Jerry Marquardt says
January 2, 2016 at 10:39 pmThis really looks great for a lower calorie option. Thanks for a great idea.
Bee Gianni says
January 3, 2016 at 10:50 amI recently made cookies for my nephew who has dietary limitations. I swapped out Splenda sugar replacement, which I often do. They were delicious!
natalie nichols says
January 3, 2016 at 1:33 pmThis looks amazing! I want to try it for my sons bday!
Camila Sugui says
January 3, 2016 at 6:09 pmWhat a nice recipe!!!
Laura Farmer says
January 4, 2016 at 10:15 amCan’t wait to give this a try, butter cream is one of my faves, but I try to avoid sugar
Edna Williams says
January 4, 2016 at 12:04 pmThis looks nice! Thanks for sharing!
Bee Gianni says
January 5, 2016 at 10:21 amWho would have thought that we would have sugar free buttercream❓My mother would have eaten it right out of the mixing bowl.
Kathy says
March 2, 2017 at 12:08 pmCan you sub the butter with shortening?
Joan Fry says
June 6, 2017 at 2:47 amI have and it makes lighter, smoother frosting.
Diana says
April 6, 2017 at 2:28 pmHi,
I’m newly diagnosed diabetic and just ran onto your recipe for sugar free buttercream.
I’m wondering…am I supposed to make powdered sugar out of the sugar substitute and cornstarch first, using the blender— Or just dump it all in with the butter and mix?
Also, have you ever added cocoa powder to this recipe? Thinking of using some cold coffee in place of the vanilla if I can add cocoa.
thanks!
Ms Posh says
April 6, 2017 at 4:44 pmHi
I am not an expert on diabetic eating. I would make the sugar free powdered sugar first. I actually make extra so that I have some available for my next project. I am thinking about making a cocoa version of this/. That cold coffee may be a good one to try too. Thanks!!
Laura Fiss says
December 26, 2017 at 12:29 pmyou actually can get a sugar free powder sugar now it works great i have used it already this year called swerve i think…
SFD says
December 27, 2017 at 9:57 amI have purchased it too. I like having the ingredients on hand to make my own for large recipes. Thanks
Georgenia Arthur says
August 2, 2017 at 4:38 pmWhat is AP flour? In your cake recipes you call for AP flour. Don’t know what this is. So glad to find your recipes. I am on low carb diet.
SFD says
August 2, 2017 at 4:46 pmAll Purpose Flour. Thanks!!
Georgenia Arthur says
August 3, 2017 at 7:30 pmDo you ever use any of the low carb flours.in any of your recipes? If so what kind?
SFD says
August 4, 2017 at 10:55 amI am a huge proponent of using Carbalose as a flour alternative. The folks who make Carbalose say that it has 80% less carbs than regular flour. Carbalose is made mostly from wheat, however it lacks most non-fiber carbohydrates.
GG says
August 4, 2017 at 5:19 amthis looks SO good’ but i cant find cornstarch can i use cornflour or cornmeal instead
SFD says
August 4, 2017 at 10:52 amAlternatives to corn starch include arrowroot, tapioca and potato starch because they are similar in the their composition and how they act. Cornflour or cornmeal probably will not work well in this recipe. thanks!
Lisa says
September 19, 2017 at 9:46 amI believe cornflour is the same as cornstarch. If it’s white and powdery it is the same. Cornmeal is yellowish and grainy so that won’t work.
SFD says
September 19, 2017 at 12:40 pmHi- Cornstarch and cornmeal are indeed two different items.
Thanks!
Jay says
September 1, 2017 at 11:54 pmThis recipe did not work out well at all. I’m sorry to say it was lumpy, and sticks to teeth.
So gross.
SFD says
September 2, 2017 at 11:14 amHi
I am wondering if you used the Yogurt or Whipping Cream. thanks for the feedback!
melva says
December 3, 2017 at 2:50 pmI agree, I made it and it was very lumpy. Couldn’t get the lumps out and had to throw it away.
SFD says
December 4, 2017 at 8:49 amHi- Butter cream can do that. Try one of my othersugar free frosting recipes such as this easy one.
Lauri says
March 9, 2018 at 4:16 pmHi! Would this work as an icing for donuts? I’m looking for a white icing recipe that sets up to the touch and not runny or sticky. I’ve used the powdered erythritol and Splenda with butter and milk but it doesn’t set well. Can you help??
SFD says
March 10, 2018 at 10:39 amHi. I would try a glaze. You can adjust the recipe on a glaze to make it more moist or harder depending on the amount of liquid that you add. thanks!!
Anne says
April 5, 2018 at 11:38 amCould this be turned into a strawberry buttercream? My birthday is in a few days and I’m trying to help my husband make me the strawberry cake that I really want. They are so plentiful this year. I imagine we would need a little less wet ingredients.
SFD says
April 5, 2018 at 3:36 pmI’m wondering if some sugar free (dry- not prepared) strawberry jello subbed in would do it.
Thanks
Angelena Alfonso says
July 14, 2018 at 11:42 pmWhat is the Nutrition Facts Per Serving and the Diabetic Exchanges?
Sugar Free Diva says
July 15, 2018 at 9:50 amHi- I am in the process of adding nutritional values to recipes. You can go here to find values until this one gets updated. Thanks
Kim Mathes says
July 16, 2018 at 6:20 pmI was wondering when you are making the sugar free powdered sugar are you using the Splenda that is a sugar blend for baking? I was concerned because that Splenda you use 1/2 the amount of regular sugar so I didn’t know if I should use half of the sugar amount in your recipe.
SFD says
July 17, 2018 at 9:06 amHi. that is a good question. I would go by total volume.I use a granular (usually Splenda) that is 1:1 equivalent to sugar in volume. Hope this helps. thanks!!