Buttercream Frosting
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Buttercream Frosting
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This Buttercream frosting is my go-to when I want an easy, fluffy vanilla frosting that tastes incredible. This recipe makes enough for one sheet cake, one 9-inch layer cake, or at least 2 dozen cupcakes.
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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
- Butter: Cold butter usually softens up in about 30 minutes when left out at room temperature (much longer if frozen). To soften butter in the microwave, cut each stick of butter in half, unwrap, and place on a microwave-safe plate. Then cook the butter at 10% power (that’s ten percent!) for 1 minute. Afterward, gently press on the butter with your finger. If it's still too firm, cook for another 40 seconds at 10% power.
- Vanilla extract: You can make your own vanilla if you want to.
- Yield: This recipe makes about 7 cups, enough for a 9-inch layer cake (with frosting in-between the layers) or at least 2 dozen cupcakes or one sheet cake.
- Storage: If you plan on frosting a cake soon after making the frosting, keep it out at room temperature. Otherwise, pop it into the fridge and let it come to room temperature before you use it.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.5cup
Calories
266kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
0.3g
(1%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
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%)
Nutrition 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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