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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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 1176 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter at room temperature
- 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.
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Notes
- This recipe yields approximately 1 1/2 cups of buttercream. The nutrition label is for the full batch.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.