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Classic Buttercream Frosting
Classic Buttercream Frosting is rich and creamy, made with ONLY 4 ingredients, and ready in 10 minutes! Try this easy frosting recipe today!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
24
servings
Calories:
130 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter unsalted
- 6 cups powdered sugar , about 2 pounds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-4 tablespoons heavy cream
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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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130
% Daily Value*
| 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.