Batter Buttercream

In continuing my quest for cake batter domination, I decided to make something to frost my cupcakes with.  And, what better to frost with than the cake batter mix you used to make the cake with!

This is perfect for a quick, easy, hassle-free dessert with a creative twist!

And, as a bonus, I will let you in on a secret.  I stole a quarter cup of mix from a new box to make the frosting, then I went ahead and prepared the boxed mix as directed to make the cupcakes.  Turns out, the recipe does not mind when you steal a little mix.

My un-classically trained not-a-chef self could not detect any problems with the final cake, taste or consistency-wise, with a little less mix.  So, this can actually be completed using one box.

Talk about efficient!



Batter Buttercream Frosting

1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup boxed mix
1 3/4 cups Confectioner's sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla


Beat butter and vanilla until smooth.

Add the boxed mix and sugar in 1/2 cup increments until smooth.




Listening to:  A-Ha - Take On Me