Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

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5.0

48 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    24

  • Calories

    185 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

This Vanilla Buttercream Frosting is perfectly rich and creamy, with lots of vanilla flavor! It pipes easily and holds its shape so it's great for birthday cakes and cupcakes.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
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Instructions

  1. Place butter in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add sugar, one cup at a time, and beat until combined -- it will be thick. Beat in vanilla extract.
  3. Add cream, a little at a time, and beat on high speed until light and fluffy. Continue adding cream until desired texture and firmness is reached.
  4. Add a pinch of salt (to your tastes) and beat until combined.
  5. Spread or pipe onto cake or cupcakes, or see post above for storing for longer periods of time.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 185 (9%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 4mg (0%) Potassium 8mg (0%) Sugar 25g (50%) Vitamin A 309IU (6%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 185 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 185 9%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Potassium 8mg 0%
Sugar 25g 50%
Vitamin A 309IU 6%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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