Buttercream Frosting
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Buttercream Frosting
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This simple and delicious vanilla buttercream is perfect for frosting cakes and cupcakes.
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 tbsp vanilla 15mL
- 1 lb confectioner's sugar 454g
- 1 cup unsalted butter 225g, room temperature
- 3 tbsp heavy whipping cream 45mL
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Whip the butter and salt for about a minute using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. You can use a hand mixer instead if needed.
- Sift in the confectioner’s sugar in several batches beating on low after each addition. Scrape the bowl down and repeat the process.
- Add a tablespoon of the cream while mixing on low then add the vanilla. Beat until you have an even, fluffy consistency. You can add more cream or milk if desired for a thinner consistency.
Notes
- Sift your powdered sugar to avoid clogging piping tips.
- Scrape the bowl down; to help ensure even consistency throughout.
- You can use almost anything to flavor buttercream, fruit juice, coffee, orange blossom or rose water, melted chocolate, or Oreos!
- If your buttercream has been sitting for a while or was chilled and brought back to room temperature it's always a good idea to give it a quick whip to restore it's consistency.
- If you're looking for a very spreadable and very smooth icing, you can add the full amount of cream in (and maybe even a bit more).
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1batch
Calories
3583kcal
(179%)
Carbohydrates
455g
(152%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
200g
(308%)
Saturated Fat
126g
(630%)
Cholesterol
549mg
(183%)
Sodium
52mg
(2%)
Potassium
54mg
(2%)
Sugar
445g
(890%)
Vitamin A
6335IU
(127%)
Calcium
84mg
(8%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Batch
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3583 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1batch | |
| Calories | 3583kcal | 179% |
| Carbohydrates | 455g | 152% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 200g | 308% |
| Saturated Fat | 126g | 630% |
| Cholesterol | 549mg | 183% |
| Sodium | 52mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 54mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 445g | 890% |
| Vitamin A | 6335IU | 127% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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