Delicious Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe for Cakes
A creamy, stable buttercream frosting that pipes beautifully and tastes perfectly balanced, perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Frosting for 24 cupcakes or 1 two-layer cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature (about 3 sticks)
- 4 1/2 to 5 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt, or to taste
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3–4 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk
Instructions
- Remove butter from the fridge at least 1 hour before using to ensure it is room temperature.
- Sift the powdered sugar into a large bowl to remove lumps.
- In a stand mixer, beat the butter on high speed for 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Reduce speed to medium-low, add sifted powdered sugar one tablespoon at a time, letting it incorporate completely.
- Add 1/4 teaspoon fine salt and 4 teaspoons vanilla extract, beat until fully combined.
- Add 3 tablespoons heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, adjusting for desired consistency.
- Beat on medium-high for 1 minute until whipped and glossy, tasting and adjusting as needed.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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