Birthday Cake Icing Recipe
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Birthday Cake Icing Recipe
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This amazing Birthday Cake Icing Recipe is easy to make and delicious! My favorite go-to vanilla buttercream that pairs perfectly with cakes and cupcakes.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups unsalted butter at room temperature, 4 sticks
- 7 cups powderedsugar
- 4 Teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons sour cream
- 2 Tablespoons milk
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Instructions
- Sift the powdered sugar
- Using a mixer on medium to high speed, cream the butter until soft and airy, About 2-3 minutes
- Run the sides and bottom of the bowl with a spatula to ensure that all the butter is mixed
- Reduce the mixer to low, and slowly add the powdered sugar in batches
- Run the sides and bottom of the bowl with a spatula to ensure that all the butter is mixed
- Pour in the vanilla, milk and sour cream
- Mix until combined
- Enjoy!
- This icing can be frozen for up to 3 months or placed in the fridge when not in use
Notes
- This recipe makes enough for a 2-3 and 4 story 9-inch cake and about 48 cupcakes. If you're doing a smaller cake or less cupcakes, reduce the recipe in half.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
138kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
3mg
(0%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
240IU
(5%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 48cupcakes or 9 inch 2 story cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 138 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 138kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 3mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 240IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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