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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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 285 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 32 oz bag powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2-1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Beat the butter, vanilla, and salt with an electric mixer until combined.
- Gradually alternate adding the powdered sugar and heavy cream until all of the sugar is added and the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
- Store covered until ready to use. Enjoy!
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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
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
% 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.