Description
Delicious and creamy buttercream frosting perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup salted butter (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3–4 tablespoons whole milk or heavy cream
Instructions
- In a stand mixer bowl, using the paddle attachment and on medium speed, whip the butter for 2 minutes until it is almost white in color. Make sure the butter is at room temperature, but not melted.
- Add in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and 3 tablespoons milk. Beat on low speed for 3-5 minutes, adding in the last tablespoon of milk if the buttercream needs to be thinner. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed during the mixing to ensure no clumps.
- Spread the frosting on a cake or pipe on cupcakes.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for best results.
- If the frosting is too thick, add more milk gradually.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg