4.7 from 72 votes
Simple Vanilla Buttercream
The best vanilla buttercream, made simply. Perfect for piping on cakes and cupcakes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 353 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3-4 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
Instructions
- In a stand mixer bowl, with the mixer on medium speed, whip the butter for 2 minutes until it is almost white in color. Make sure the butter is at room temperature, but not melted.
- Add in the powdered sugar, vanilla and 3 tablespoons milk. Beat on low speed for 3-5 minutes, adding in the last tablespoon of milk if the buttercream needs to be thinner.
- Spread the frosting on a cake or pipe on cupcakes.
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Notes
- *I usually use heavy cream. If the milk has a higher fat content (such as heavy cream as compared to 2% milk), you may need to add more because it is thicker.
- *Recipes makes about two cups.
Nutrition Information
Calories
353kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
165mg
(7%)
Potassium
11mg
(0%)
Sugar
47g
(94%)
Vitamin A
575IU
(12%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 353kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 165mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 47g | 94% |
| Vitamin A | 575IU | 12% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.