Description
Classic vanilla buttercream frosting that is smooth, fluffy, and perfect for cakes and cupcakes. Ready in 10 minutes with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup unsalted butter softened
4 cups powdered sugar sifted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 to 4 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Beat softened butter until creamy.
2. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar mixing on low speed.
3. Add vanilla extract and salt then mix.
4. Add cream and beat 3 to 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
5. Adjust consistency with additional cream or powdered sugar.
6. Use immediately or store properly.
Notes
Use properly softened butter.
Sift powdered sugar for smooth texture.
Whip long enough to create airy consistency.
Re whip after refrigeration before using.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert Topping
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 45mg