Basic Vanilla Buttercream Glaze Recipe

Name: Basic Vanilla Buttercream Glaze Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 Glaze to cover 1 Bundt Cake
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter; 3 cups powdered sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3-4 tablespoons heavy cream

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Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings
1 Glaze to cover 1 Bundt Cake
Calories
2179 kcal
Cuisine
American

Basic Vanilla Buttercream Glaze Recipe

Shannon Lee

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A basic vanilla buttercream glaze recipe is a must for every baker! If you want something a little more than a powdered sugar and water glaze, this is the recipe for you. Creamy, buttery and so very simple!

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Ingredients

Servings

6 tablespoons butter melted (salted or unsalted may be used, if using unsalted add a pinch of salt)
3 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract see additional extract suggestions in notes
3-4 tablespoons heavy cream half and half, whole milk may be substituted

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl or bowl of a stand mixer, add all ingredients, beat on low until combined. Increase speed to medium-high and beat until smooth.
At this point it's a light, airy, buttercream, which is perfect to ice a cake or quick bread, but keep reading to see how to make this into a pourable icing.
Simply place buttercream glaze into a microwave safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds, stirring until desired pourable consistency.

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Notes

Serving TIPS
Use a different flavor extract | for instance, you might try Bourbon Vanilla, Lemon Extract, Peppermint extract, Orange Extract, Almond Extract and Maple extract. Substitute teaspoon for teaspoon.ADD ZEST | Zest one lemon or an orange and toss it in during mixing, adds a bright and beautiful zing!ADD COLOR |Add a drop or two of food coloring (I like all natural food colorings)
Use immediately! Glazes will harden as they cool. If glaze hardens on you, simply stir in a teaspoon or two more of cream, stir and then microwave until pourable once again.
Pour onto COOLED Baked Goods | For a visible glaze or icing on the cake, make sure your baked goods are cooled completely.
Soaking a Cake | Some cakes use a glaze on the hot cake (like this Kentucky Butter Cake), the warm buttery glaze soaks into the cake giving it a sweet, slightly crunchy texture.
USE REAL BUTTER | In all baking recipes, it is important to use real, creamery butter. If your butter is soft directly out of the fridge it is not real butter, but a blend!Storage | Store leftover icing glaze in the refrigerator in an airtight container, up to 7 days. Warm in microwave and stir well to use.
SPRINKLES | I love sprinkles, if using, sprinkle quickly after drizzling as this buttercream glaze will harden rather quickly
Slather a little of this vanilla glaze on top of canned or store bought cinnamon rolls to spruce them up.
Pour over the top of your favorite quick breads to add a dessert like flare.
Drizzle butter glaze on top of your favorite cake or bundt cake recipe, like this Easy Chocolate Cake!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 2179kcal (109%) Carbohydrates 362g (121%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 84g (129%) Saturated Fat 54g (270%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 22g Trans Fat 3g Cholesterol 231mg (77%) Sodium 560mg (23%) Potassium 82mg (2%) Sugar 354g (708%) Vitamin A 2761IU (55%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Glaze to cover 1 Bundt Cake

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2179 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	2179kcal	109%
Carbohydrates	362g	121%
Protein	2g	4%
Fat	84g	129%
Saturated Fat	54g	270%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	22g	110%
Trans Fat	3g	150%
Cholesterol	231mg	77%
Sodium	560mg	23%
Potassium	82mg	2%
Sugar	354g	708%
Vitamin A	2761IU	55%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	0%
Calcium	54mg	5%
Iron	0.3mg	2%