Homemade Buttercream Recipe
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Homemade Buttercream Recipe
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This amazing homemade buttercream recipe is the perfect frosting for cakes, bars, and cupcakes for the most delicious treat topping.
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Ingredients
- 2 ½ sticks softened unsalted butter
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
- optional heavy cream
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Instructions
- Add the softened butter to a stand mixer with the paddle attachment and whip on medium to high speed for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Next, turn the speed to low and slowly add in the powdered sugar.
- Turn the speed to high and whip for 5-7 minutes or until it becomes light and fluffy.
- Add in vanilla and mix until combined. See chef notes on thinning or thickening it.
- Ice a cake, pipe onto some cupcakes, or chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- Make-Ahead: You can make this up to 3 days ahead of time.
- How to Store: Cover and keep in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. You can freeze this covered for up to 3 months. When thawing you may need to re-whip.
- You can use salted butter, just be sure not to add any more to it.
- If the frosting is too thin, add more powdered sugar. If it is too thick, thin with a small amount of whipping cream.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
100kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
0.002g
(0%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.01g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.04g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
0.4mg
(0%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
1mg
(0%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
5IU
(0%)
Calcium
0.4mg
(0%)
Iron
0.02mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 100kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 0.002g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.02mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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