This Vanilla Buttercream Frosting recipe is one of the easiest and stable frosting recipes I have ever made. It is creamy and light and perfect for decorating pretty much everything, whether a cake, sugar cookies, or piping beautiful swirls atop cupcakes. Besides, this recipe calls for just a few ingredients and steps. When choosing butter for this frosting, I always prefer unsalted butter that is lighter in color.
This frosting has a perfect amount of sweetness, and it also pipes perfectly. This recipe makes 5 cups of frosting, which is enough to generously frost up to 24 cupcakes or a 9-inch layer cake. What I love best about this recipe is that you can prep it ahead of time. The frosting will easily last in the fridge in an airtight container for up to one week. When ready to use, bring it to room temperature and give it a quick whip before frosting.
To make the Vanilla Buttercream Frosting, you will need the following ingredients:
Using a stand or handheld mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat 1 ½ cups unsalted butter on high speed until lightened in color and whipped, about 5 minutes.
Sift 4 ½ to 5 cups powdered sugar. Reduce speed to medium-low and add one heaping tablespoon powdered sugar at a time. Beat well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Add ¼ teaspoon fine salt and 4 teaspoons vanilla extract. Beat until well-combined.
Add in up to 3 tablespoons heavy cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, to thin to desired consistency. Beat 1 more minute until whipped.
Use immediately or transfer to an airtight container and store refrigerated for up to 1 week.
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Delicious! I made this for my friend’s birthday, and we all loved it. The creamy texture and sweet taste were just perfect for the cake. It was so easy to whip up and absolutely a crowd pleaser!
This frosting is simply great! I made it for my daughter's birthday, and she loved it. So easy and delicious! Perfect for all my cakes.
This Vanilla Buttercream Frosting is a life-saver. Made it for my lad's birthday cake, and it piped like a dream. Simple to whip up, and it tastes brilliant. Will defo make again.
Super tasty frosting! Made cupcakes for my friends and they loved them! The frosting is so creamy and easy to pipe. I can't believe I made it myself! Will definitely make again for future parties.
OMG! This Vanilla Buttercream Frosting is a game changer! I whipped it up for my kiddo's birthday, and let me tell ya, it was a hit! Super simple ingredients, and it turned out sooo creamy! We decorated cupcakes together, and they looked gorgeous! I felt like a pro baker! Totally recommend this recipe! 🎉
Simply divine frosting!
This frosting is simple to make and so delicious.
Family loved it
Superb. I made this frosting to celebrate our daughter's birthday, and it was a huge hit! So easy and the perfect sweet touch for her cake.
I made this frosting for my friend's birthday cake, and it was a hit! Super creamy and sweet, easy to pipe too. Will definetly use it again.
Perfectely creamy frosting. I made these cupcakes for a friend’s birthday, and they were a hit! Everyone loved how light and sweet the flavor was, and I loved how easy it was to prepare. Just three simple steps and I got wonderful results. Thank you!
Frosted everything easy.
This the best buttercream frosting I've ever made! Thanks!
