Small-Batch Buttercream
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
2 cups
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Calories
1176 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Small-Batch Buttercream
Description
Small-Batch Buttercream uses butter softened to room temperature to blend smoothly with powdered sugar and a touch of milk and vanilla extract. Mixing in stages—first the butter, then the sugar, and finally the milk and vanilla—helps create a light, fluffy frosting with a creamy consistency. This buttercream can be used to frost small cakes, cupcakes, or as a filling, providing a classic sweet and buttery flavor without any additional ingredients or embellishments.
The method emphasizes thorough mixing in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment to fully incorporate air, ensuring a fluffy result. Scraping the bowl sides during mixing maintains consistency by fully blending all ingredients. Yielding roughly 1 to 1½ cups, this quantity is suitable for modest baking projects without excess.
Ingredients
- 1 tick butter at room temperature, unsalted
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix at medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add powdered sugar.
- 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 about 1 to 1½ cups of buttercream, suitable for small cakes or cupcakes.
- Using unsalted butter allows you to control the sweetness and saltiness of the frosting more precisely.
- Mix thoroughly but avoid overmixing to maintain the light, fluffy texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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Overall Rating
5
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