Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    1 1/2 cups

  • Calories

    3617 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe

This classic Vanilla Buttercream Frosting is easy to make, delicious and perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes and cookies! This is the same recipe that professional bakeries use!

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Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla or other extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
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Instructions

  1. Place butter and shortening into a large mixing bowl or bowl of a stand mixer. Whip until blending thoroughly.
  2. Add vanilla, 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk and powdered sugar, mix. Slowly add additional heavy cream or milk until the frosting is a spreadable or pipe-able consistency.
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 3617kcal (181%) Carbohydrates 481g (160%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 196g (302%) Saturated Fat 85g (425%) Polyunsaturated Fat 32g Monounsaturated Fat 66g Trans Fat 17g Cholesterol 248mg (83%) Sodium 755mg (31%) Potassium 88mg (3%) Sugar 471g (942%) Vitamin A 2885IU (58%) Calcium 70mg (7%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 11/2 cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 3617 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 3617kcal 181%
Carbohydrates 481g 160%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 196g 302%
Saturated Fat 85g 425%
Polyunsaturated Fat 32g 188%
Monounsaturated Fat 66g 330%
Trans Fat 17g 850%
Cholesterol 248mg 83%
Sodium 755mg 31%
Potassium 88mg 2%
Sugar 471g 942%
Vitamin A 2885IU 58%
Calcium 70mg 7%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

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

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