Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
This Vanilla Buttercream Frosting is perfectly rich and creamy, with lots of vanilla flavor! It pipes easily and holds its shape so it's great for birthday cakes and cupcakes.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 pinch salt (to taste)
Steps
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Place butter in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
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Add sugar, one cup at a time, and beat until combined -- it will be thick. Beat in vanilla extract.
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Add cream, a little at a time, and beat on high speed until light and fluffy. Continue adding cream until desired texture and firmness is reached.
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Add a pinch of salt (to your tastes) and beat until combined.
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Spread or pipe onto cake or cupcakes, or see post above for storing for longer periods of time.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (20% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| unsalted butter | 1 cup | - | - |
| powdered sugar | 5 cups | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 40.000 |
| vanilla extract | 2 teaspoons | - | - |
| heavy whipping cream | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| pinch salt | 1 | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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