Classic Buttercream Frosting
A fluffy, creamy buttercream frosting perfect for decorating cakes and cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups, enough for 1 large cake or 24 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth.
- Gradually add in the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated.
- Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Mix on medium speed until the frosting is light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Taste your frosting and adjust the consistency by adding more milk or powdered sugar as needed.
- Use immediately to decorate cakes and cupcakes or store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
For best results, start with room temperature butter. Adjust consistency as needed for decorating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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