American Buttercream Frosting
A rich and creamy American Buttercream Frosting that turns any dessert into a masterpiece.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 cupcakes or frost 2-3 layer cakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2–4 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until it becomes creamy and fluffy.
- Slowly add in the powdered sugar, mixing until combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of milk, then beat until fluffy.
- If too thick, incorporate more milk one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency.
- Use the frosting to adorn cakes, cupcakes, or cookies as desired.
Notes
Use room temperature butter for easier mixing. Sifting powdered sugar can help avoid lumps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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