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Classic Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe
Vanilla Buttercream Frosting is one of the classic frosting recipes used on so many delicious desserts! Get this favorite vanilla buttercream frosting recipe along with all the tips for making perfect buttercream frosting every time.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 24 (2 tablespoon) servings
Calories: 128 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1 cup butter softened
- 3 - 4 3 - 4 cups confectioner’s sugar sifted
- 2 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- pinch kosher salt
- 2-3 2-3 tablespoons milk heavy cream, or half-and-half
Instructions
- Place softened butter into the bowl of a stand mixer that has been fitted with the paddle attachment. Turn the mixer on a medium setting and cream the butter until it is smooth and has lightened in color, about 3 minutes.
- Add confectioner's sugar, 1/2 a cup at a time. After each cup has been incorporated, turn the mixer onto the highest speed setting and for about 10 seconds to lighten the frosting.
- Add vanilla and a pinch of salt and combine until well-incorporated.
- Add milk, heavy cream or half-and-half until the frosting has reached the preferred consistency. For a firmer frosting, add more confectioner's sugar, a 1/4 cup at a time. For a softer frosting, add more milk or cream, a tablespoon at a time.
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Notes
- If you want to make the buttercream frosting ahead, place it into an airtight container and refrigerate. When ready to use, let the frosting come to room temperature, then beat it again with the mixer until fluffy.
- Makes about 3 cups frosting.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2 tablespoons
Calories
128kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
0.1g
(0%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
62mg
(3%)
Potassium
5mg
(0%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
238IU
(5%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
0.01mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24(2 tablespoon) servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 128
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 tablespoons | |
| Calories | 128kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 5mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 238IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.