Buttercream Frosting
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Buttercream Frosting
Description
This Buttercream Frosting recipe begins by whipping softened butter until light and fluffy. Powdered sugar is added gradually along with vanilla extract, heavy cream, and optional salt, then mixed until smooth. The frosting texture can be adjusted by adding more powdered sugar if needed. The resulting frosting is creamy and holds its shape well, suitable for spreading or piping onto cakes and cupcakes.
The frosting is versatile and provides a balance between buttery richness and sweetness enhanced by vanilla. It can be refrigerated to firm up or kept at room temperature if applied soon after making.
Softening butter properly at room temperature or gently in the microwave ensures good consistency. Homemade vanilla extract can be substituted if desired. The recipe yields enough frosting for a 9-inch layer cake or at least two dozen cupcakes.
Storage recommendations suggest keeping frosted cakes at room temperature if serving soon, otherwise refrigerate frosting and bring it back to room temperature before use for best spreading quality.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened (2 sticks, see note 1)
- 4 to 5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (see note 2)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- pinch salt optional
Instructions
- In a stand mixer fit with the paddle attachment on medium-high speed, cream butter until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Reduce mixer speed to low. Add 4 cups powdered sugar, cream, vanilla, and salt (if using). Continue mixing 2 to 3 minutes longer. If the frosting seems too soft, add the remaining powdered sugar 2 tablespoons at a time.
- Cover and refrigerate the frosting until ready for use.
Notes
- Allow cold butter to soften at room temperature about 30 minutes or soften gently in microwave at low power.
- Vanilla extract can be homemade if preferred for flavor customization.
- This recipe yields about 7 cups, enough to frost a 9-inch cake or two dozen cupcakes.
- Keep frosting at room temperature if using soon; otherwise, refrigerate and bring to room temperature before applying.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 14servings (1/2 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 266kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 106mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 9mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 468IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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