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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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: 24servings

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.