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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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 1/2 cups
Calories: 3617 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Place butter and shortening into a large mixing bowl or bowl of a stand mixer. Whip until blending thoroughly.
- 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
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
% 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.