Description
A simple recipe for making smooth, fluffy vanilla buttercream perfect for frosting cakes and piping decorations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2-4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Beat the softened butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and creamy, about 3 minutes.
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Add the vanilla extract and salt. Beat on medium speed for 1 minute.
- Add the heavy cream or milk, one tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition until you reach your desired smooth and fluffy consistency.
- Increase mixer speed to medium-high and beat for an additional 2-3 minutes until the frosting is light and airy.
Notes
- For a whiter frosting, use clear vanilla extract instead of brown pure vanilla extract.
- If the frosting is too thick, add a little more cream. If it is too thin, add a little more sifted powdered sugar.
- Use room temperature butter for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Dessert Topping
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg