Birthday Cake Icing Recipe
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3.6
Birthday Cake Icing Recipe
Description
The Birthday Cake Icing recipe calls for creaming a large amount of room-temperature unsalted butter until soft and airy. Powdered sugar is gradually added while mixing at low speed to avoid dust and achieve smoothness. Vanilla extract, sour cream, and milk are incorporated to impart flavor and maintain the right texture. The sour cream contributes moisture and subtle acidity, helping the icing to stay creamy without being overly sweet.
The result is a stable frosting that holds up well on multi-layer cakes and also spreads smoothly on cupcakes. The vanilla provides a classic flavor base, while the milk adjusts the icing’s consistency to be neither too stiff nor too runny. The recipe produces enough icing for two to three 9-inch tiered cakes or approximately 48 cupcakes.
For best texture, ensure the butter is soft but not melted. Sifting the powdered sugar avoids lumps and aids smooth mixing. The icing can be frozen for up to three months or refrigerated to keep it fresh until needed.
Ingredients
- 2 cups butter at room temperature, 4 sticks, unsalted
- 7 cups powdered sugar
- 4 Teaspoons vanilla extract pure
- 2 Tablespoons sour cream
- 2 Tablespoons milk
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 amount of icing is suitable for 2 to 3 tiered 9-inch cakes or about 48 cupcakes.
- Scale the recipe down by half for smaller cakes or fewer cupcakes.
- Store leftover icing frozen for up to 3 months or refrigerate when not decorating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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Overall Rating
3.6
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