Homemade Buttercream Recipe

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Homemade Buttercream Recipe

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

Servings
  • 2 ½ unsalted butter sticks, softened
  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
  • heavy cream optional

Instructions

  1. Add the softened butter to a stand mixer with the paddle attachment and whip on medium to high speed for 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Next, turn the speed to low and slowly add in the powdered sugar.
  3. Turn the speed to high and whip for 5-7 minutes or until it becomes light and fluffy.
  4. Add in vanilla and mix until combined. See chef notes on thinning or thickening it.
  5. 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 (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%)

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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