Description
This Vanilla Buttercream Frosting recipe is the ultimate classic frosting: creamy, fluffy, and sweet with a smooth vanilla flavor. Perfect for decorating cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more. Learn how to make bakery-style buttercream at home with this easy, versatile recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
Instructions
1. Add the softened butter to a large bowl. Using a hand or stand mixer, beat on medium speed for 3 to 4 minutes until light and fluffy.
2. Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low to combine. Scrape the sides as needed.
3. Once the sugar is fully incorporated, increase to medium speed and beat for another 2 minutes.
4. Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix on low until combined.
5. Beat on high speed for another 2 minutes until the frosting is light and airy.
6. Adjust the consistency if needed. Add more cream to loosen or powdered sugar to thicken.
7. Use immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Use room temperature butter for a smoother texture.
Always sift the powdered sugar for lump-free results.
To add color, mix in gel food coloring after the final whip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg