Description
Learn how to make the best buttercream frosting with this simple and delicious recipe. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies!
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–4 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Beat Butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes until creamy and pale.
- Add Sugar: Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed until incorporated.
- Flavor and Mix: Add vanilla extract and salt, then beat in heavy cream 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Whip: Increase speed to medium-high and whip for 3 to 4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Store or Use: Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, bringing to room temperature and re-whipping before using.
Notes
- For chocolate buttercream, add 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder with the powdered sugar and increase cream by 1–2 tablespoons.
- This frosting is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies and holds its shape well for piping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
