Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe
This American buttercream frosting recipe has just the right amount of sweetness to complement any dessert. It spreads, fills, and pipes beautifully and makes enough to cover a 9-inch layer cake, 24 cupcakes, or many sugar cookies! This recipe is fool-proof and so easy to master. Be sure to save thi
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter (room temperature)
- 4 1/2 to 5 cups powdered sugar (or added to taste)
- 1/4 tsp fine salt (or to taste)
- 4 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 -4 Tbsp heavy cream or whole milk (added to desired consistency)
Steps
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Beat the Butter - In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or handheld electric mixer), beat the butter on high speed for 5 minutes or until lightened in color and whipped, scraping down the bowl as needed.
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Sift the Powdered Sugar - Meanwhile, sift 4 1/2 to 5 cups of powdered sugar. Reduce the mixer to medium-low speed and add powdered sugar one heaping Tablespoon at a time, letting it incorporate with each addition. Add powdered sugar to taste and beat until it is fully incorporated, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
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Mix In - Add 1/4 tsp fine salt (or to taste), then add 4 tsp Vanilla Extract, beating until incorporated.
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Thin with Heavy Cream - Add 3 Tbsp heavy cream or milk, 1 Tbsp at a time, and add it to the desired consistency. Beat another minute until whipped and well combined.
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 | 0.5 cups | - | - |
| to 5 cups powdered sugar | 2 | $0.50/100g | $1.00 |
| fine salt | 0.25 tsp | - | - |
| vanilla extract | 4 tsp | - | - |
| -4 Tbsp heavy cream or whole milk | 3 | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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