Funfetti Blondies with Buttercream Frosting
Let’s put some fun in classic blondies by turning them into funfetti blondies with a buttercream frosting…That’s what happens when you got someone who wants birthday-cake cupcakes and someone else wants blondies….You mix both for a fun dessert!
Ingredients
For the blondies:
- Vegetable oil or nonstick spray, for greasing pan
- 205 grams (7 ounces wt) white chocolate
- 120 grams (4 ounces wt) soft butter
- 2 large eggs
- 75 grams (6 tablespoons) granulated sugar
- 10 ml (2 teaspoons) vanilla extract
- 160 grams (1 cup/5.6 ounces wt) all-purpose flour
- 5 ml (1 teaspoon) salt
- 55 grams (2 ounces wt) color edible confetti
For the buttercream frosting:
- 355 grams (1 1/2 cups) icing/confectioners sugar
- 175 grams (6 ounces) soft butter
- 5 ml (1 teaspoon) vanilla extract
- 15-20 ml (3-4 teaspoons) heavy cream
- Food coloring, a few drops as needed
- Funfetti or colored sprinkles, for garnishing
Preparation
- For the blondies: Preheat oven to 154°C (310°F). Grease and 8×8 inch baking pan, or line with parchment paper. In a double-boiler or microwave oven, combine the white chocolate and butter and melt together. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until smooth. Gradually mix together the melted chocolate and egg mixtures.
2. Add the vanilla, flour, and salt; mix well. Add the funfetti and mix to blend. Pour into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake until the top is firm (the edges might brown a bit), 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before frosting.
3. For the buttercream frosting: In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the butter and confectioners sugar. Beat until very smooth, 1-2 minutes. Add the cream and vanilla; mix well. Add a few drops of red food coloring to achieve a nice pink color.
4. When the blondies are completely cool, frost thickly, and sprinkle generously with funfetti or colored sprinkles.
Fernando Popolizio
Fernando is the first generation of his Italian family born and raised in Montreal. This 46 year old began to cook at his mother’s side when he was 5 years old. He has dedicated his life to cooking, attending culinary school and becoming a personal chef. No matter who he cooks for his heart is with his Italian roots and his mission is to keep his Italian heritage alive.
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