Description
This easy Buttercream Frosting recipe is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. With just a few simple ingredients and quick steps, you’ll have a creamy, delicious frosting to top your baked treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 ½ to 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Beat the Butter: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add Sugar: Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on low speed after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Flavor and Mix: Add vanilla extract, salt, and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream or milk. Beat on medium-high speed for 2–3 minutes until the frosting is light, fluffy, and spreadable.
- Adjust Consistency: If the frosting is too thick, add more cream 1 teaspoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Store or Use: Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
- This buttercream is great for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.
- For chocolate buttercream, add ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder with the powdered sugar.
- You can tint the frosting with food coloring for decorative use.
- Let refrigerated frosting come to room temperature and rewhip before using.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
