Small-Batch Buttercream

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    2 cups

  • Calories

    1176 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    American

Small-Batch Buttercream

Whip up a velvety small-batch buttercream in minutes with 4 easy ingredients. A delicious vanilla frosting for cakes, cupcakes, and pastries!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 stick unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions

  1. Add butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix at medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add powdered sugar.
  3. Mix at medium for about 2 minutes, then add milk and vanilla extract. Continue to mix for about 2 additional minutes, or until light and fluffy. This will yield about 1 to 1 ½ cups of buttercream.

Notes

  • This recipe yields approximately 1 1/2 cups of buttercream. The nutrition label is for the full batch.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1176kcal (59%) Carbohydrates 161g (54%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 61g (94%) Saturated Fat 39g (195%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 16g Trans Fat 2g Cholesterol 163mg (54%) Sodium 16mg (1%) Potassium 40mg (1%) Sugar 157g (314%) Vitamin A 1899IU (38%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1176 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 1176kcal 59%
Carbohydrates 161g 54%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 61g 94%
Saturated Fat 39g 195%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 16g 80%
Trans Fat 2g 100%
Cholesterol 163mg 54%
Sodium 16mg 1%
Potassium 40mg 1%
Sugar 157g 314%
Vitamin A 1899IU 38%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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