Best Buttercream Frosting

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    3 cups

  • Calories

    285 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Best Buttercream Frosting

This Buttercream Frosting recipe is simple, but absolutely perfectly delicious.  It is light and fluffy with a hint of vanilla flavor and just the right amount of sweet.  I am told time after time that it is the best tasting buttercream frosting!

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Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 32 oz bag powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2-1 cup heavy cream
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Instructions

  1. Beat the butter, vanilla, and salt with an electric mixer until combined.
  2. Gradually alternate adding the powdered sugar and heavy cream until all of the sugar is added and the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
  3. Store covered until ready to use.  Enjoy!

Notes

  • Nutrition facts provided based on my best estimation for the recipe and may not be accurate depending on what brands you use or modifications you make to the recipe.  I recommend using a nutrition calculator with the exact brands and measurements you use for the most accurate calculation.
  • Frosting can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten free, although the serving ideas may not be.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2tbsp Calories 285kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 0g (0%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 0g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 157mg (7%) Potassium 0mg (0%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 43g (86%) Vitamin A 0IU (0%) Vitamin C 0mg (0%) Calcium 0mg (0%) Iron 0mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 285 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tbsp
Calories 285kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 0g 0%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 157mg 7%
Potassium 0mg 0%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 43g 86%
Vitamin A 0IU 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 0mg 0%
Iron 0mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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