Basic Vanilla Buttercream Glaze Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
1 Glaze to cover 1 Bundt Cake
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Calories
2179 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Basic Vanilla Buttercream Glaze Recipe
Description
Basic Vanilla Buttercream Glaze Recipe combines melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream to create a supple frosting with a sweet vanilla flavor. When beaten, the mixture becomes a light and fluffy buttercream ideal for spreading, and when warmed briefly, it becomes a pourable glaze that settles into a shiny finish on cakes or breads. The glaze hardens as it cools, creating a subtle, slightly crunchy surface texture on top of desserts.
The recipe includes tips for customizing the extract used, adding zest for brightness, and incorporating natural food coloring. It is important to apply the glaze to completely cooled baked goods for the best appearance. The glaze can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated to restore pourability. This recipe works well for adding a vanilla touch and modest sweetness to quick breads, cakes, and cinnamon rolls.
Use real butter for the best flavor and texture; the glaze can be enhanced with sprinkles added immediately after drizzling. The flexible consistency makes it usable either as a spreadable icing or a shiny glaze drizzle.
Ingredients
- 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
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.
Notes
- Use different flavor extracts like bourbon vanilla, lemon, peppermint, or almond to vary taste.
- Add citrus zest such as lemon or orange during mixing for a fresh zing.
- Apply glaze only to fully cooled baked items for best visual effect.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to seven days; reheat gently before reuse.
- If glaze hardens, stir in cream and warm briefly to restore pourable texture.
- Sprinkle decorations quickly after drizzling as the glaze sets fast.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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