Sour Cream Frosting is a great alternative to Cream Cheese Frosting for anyone who wants something a little tangy but does not care for cream cheese. Sour Cream Frosting is similar but a little more versatile than Cream Cheese frosting - it works well with pretty much any cake and can be flavored any way you like by adding extracts. One flavor combination that is strangely popular with my family and customers is Sour Cream Frosting with just a touch of Rum extract (about 1/2 teaspoon).
Sour Cream Frosting:
1/2 Cup (1 stick) butter at room temperature
1/2 Cup (1 stick) butter at room temperature
4 Cups confectioner's sugar
1/4 Cup Sour Cream
1/2 - 1 teaspoon vanilla or other flavoring
dash of salt
Place ingredients into the bowl of an electric mixer. With the paddle attachment, mix on low speed until moistened, then turn up to med-high and beat for about 5 minutes, until fluffy. Cover with plastic wrap if not frosting the cake right away. This recipe will frost and fill one small layer cake or one dozen cupcakes.
