Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
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Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Description
This buttercream frosting recipe starts with room temperature unsalted butter beaten until fluffy, creating a smooth base. Powdered sugar is added gradually for sweetness and structure, while vanilla extract enhances the flavor. Heavy cream is incorporated slowly to achieve a light, spreadable texture. A pinch of salt balances the sweetness.
The resulting frosting is airy yet stable enough to hold shapes when piped or spread thickly on layered cakes or individual cupcakes. The controlled mixing and gradual cream addition prevent the frosting from becoming too stiff or runny.
Vanilla buttercream pairs well with a wide variety of cakes and can be adjusted in firmness for different decorating needs. It can be prepared ahead and stored properly to maintain freshness before use.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter room temperature, unsalted
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 pinch salt to taste
Instructions
- Place butter in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
- Add sugar, one cup at a time, and beat until combined -- it will be thick. Beat in vanilla extract.
- 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.
- Add a pinch of salt (to your tastes) and beat until combined.
- Spread or pipe onto cake or cupcakes, or see post above for storing for longer periods of time.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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