Vanilla Frosting
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Vanilla Frosting
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Vanilla Frosting is a creamy, rich topping made from softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. This frosting is smooth and spreadable, perfect for piping or spreading on cupcakes and cakes. The balance of sweetness, vanilla flavor, and creamy texture makes it a classic complement to many baked goods.
Description
This vanilla frosting recipe blends room temperature unsalted butter with powdered sugar gradually, incorporating heavy cream to achieve a creamy consistency. Vanilla extract adds classic flavor while salt balances the sweetness.
The mixture is beaten until light and fluffy, suitable for topping cooled cupcakes or cakes with a smooth or piped finish. The frosting holds its texture at room temperature for up to two days, and refrigeration extends its freshness up to about one week when kept in an airtight container.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 Tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Beat butter with an electric mixer until creamy. Sprinkle salt over butter and stir again to combine.
- Gradually, about ½ cup at a time, add powdered sugar, waiting until each cup is completely mixed before adding more.
- With mixer on medium-low speed, add the heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time. Once ingredients are well incorporated, gradually increase speed to high and beat for about 30 seconds.
- Add vanilla extract and stir well.
- Pipe or spread frosting over cooled cupcakes. Top with sprinkles, if desired. This frosting will be fine at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated in an airtight container for about a week.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/12th
Calories
266kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
53mg
(2%)
Potassium
8mg
(0%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
528IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12generously iced cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/12th | |
| Calories | 266kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 53mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 528IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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