Classic Buttercream Frosting

Name: Classic Buttercream Frosting
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 24 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter; 6 cups powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-4 tablespoons heavy cream

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
24 servings
Calories
130 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American

Classic Buttercream Frosting

Bianca Bennett

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Classic Buttercream Frosting is rich and creamy, made with ONLY 4 ingredients, and ready in 10 minutes! Try this easy frosting recipe today!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup unsalted butter
6 cups powdered sugar , about 2 pounds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-4 tablespoons heavy cream

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Instructions

To your stand mixer on low speed cream the butter then start adding in the powdered sugar in 1/2 cup increments until fully combined, then raise the speed to medium-high for 2 additional minutes.
Add in the vanilla and heavy cream and beat until light and fluffy for an additional minute.

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Calories 130kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 2mg (0%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 255IU (5%) Calcium 3mg (0%)