Description
Elevate your baking with this Easy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting! Its rich, creamy texture and sweet vanilla flavor make it the perfect topping for cakes and cupcakes alike. This simple recipe uses everyday ingredients and can be customized to suit any occasion—from birthdays to cozy dinners at home. Whip up a batch in just a few minutes and impress your friends and family with a frosting that’s both delicious and visually stunning!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2–4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Gradually add powdered sugar on low speed until fully combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until evenly mixed.
- Add heavy cream or milk one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Whip on high speed for an additional minute for a lighter texture.
Notes
For a richer flavor, substitute part of the vanilla with vanilla bean paste.
To color your frosting, add gel food coloring gradually for vibrant results without thinning.
Leftover frosting can be stored in the fridge for up to one week or frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7.8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg