Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

American Buttercream

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 0m
Total Time: 10m
Servings: 24
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (6 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

198
Calories
12.2g
Fat
22.6g
Carbohydrates
0.2g
Protein
33mg
Cholesterol
106mg
Sodium
Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Recipe Description

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:

Ingredients for Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Beat butter

    5 min
    Step 1 - Vanilla Buttercream FrostingStep 1 - Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

    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.

  2. 2

    Add powdered sugar

    3 min
    Step 2 - Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

    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.

  3. 3

    Add salt and vanilla

    1 min
    Step 3 - Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

    Add ¼ teaspoon fine salt and 4 teaspoons vanilla extract. Beat until well-combined.

  4. 4

    Add heavy cream

    1 min
    Step 4 - Vanilla Buttercream FrostingStep 4 - Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

    Add in up to 3 tablespoons heavy cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, to thin to desired consistency. Beat 1 more minute until whipped.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - Vanilla Buttercream FrostingStep 5 - Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

    Use immediately or transfer to an airtight container and store refrigerated for up to 1 week.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

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Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Yosef
December 4, 2024
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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!

Oliver Smith
July 6, 2024
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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.

Nina
January 14, 2023
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Simply divine frosting!

QueenBee
July 4, 2022
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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.

Paula
May 30, 2021
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Frosted everything easy.

Athina
May 7, 2021
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This the best buttercream frosting I've ever made! Thanks!

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