5.0 from 36 votes
Buttercream Frosting Recipe
Rich and creamy vanilla buttercream frosting is so tasty on cakes, cookies, brownies and more! This is an easy frosting recipe that always turns out perfect.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Calories: 5310 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups butter softened
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup milk or half and half
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Beat the butter in a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt, and mix to combine. Add milk or powdered sugar as needed to make a smooth frosting.
- Beat on high for 2 minutes, until light and fluffy.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
5310kcal
(266%)
Carbohydrates
723g
(241%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
279g
(429%)
Saturated Fat
176g
(880%)
Cholesterol
740mg
(247%)
Sodium
2481mg
(103%)
Potassium
189mg
(5%)
Sugar
709g
(1418%)
Vitamin A
8641IU
(173%)
Calcium
174mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 5310
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 5310kcal | 266% |
| Carbohydrates | 723g | 241% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 279g | 429% |
| Saturated Fat | 176g | 880% |
| Cholesterol | 740mg | 247% |
| Sodium | 2481mg | 103% |
| Potassium | 189mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 709g | 1418% |
| Vitamin A | 8641IU | 173% |
| Calcium | 174mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.