Perfect Buttercream Frosting
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Perfect Buttercream Frosting
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Buttercream Frosting is a classic option for cakes and cupcakes. This is the only recipe you will ever need for both chocolate and vanilla buttercream frosting. It is perfection every single time.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter softened
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for chocolate buttercream only)
- 1 tablespoon milk
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Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat softened butter until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add in vanilla extract and mix until combined and smooth.
- Add in cocoa powder (if making chocolate buttercream), and powdered sugar 1 cup a time, mixing in between additions until smooth. After you add in the first 2 cups, add in milk and whip until smooth before adding in the final cup of powdered sugar.
- Frost immediately or store covered in an airtight container.
Notes
- Be sure butter is softened completely by allowing it to sit on the counter at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours before using to make frosting. For best results, use a high quality, high fat content butter.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.25cup
Calories
315kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
164mg
(7%)
Potassium
75mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
35g
(70%)
Vitamin A
570IU
(11%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3cups frosting
Amount Per Serving
Calories 315 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 315kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 164mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 75mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 570IU | 11% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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