Our vanilla buttercream frosting recipe is a classic, whimsical topping that comes together in less than 10 minutes. We’re not kidding!
Your guests will be begging you for this recipe. Life seems so much easier when using canned frosting, but who doesn’t love a high-five for a fabulous birthday cake or mouth-watering vanilla cupcakes?
This frosting is super easy to make and it really brings gusto to your homemade cakes and cupcakes. Sift, mix, whip, and just like that—you’re done!
Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe Video
what you'll need
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2-3 Tbsp heavy cream
let's do it
- Sift the powdered sugar directly into the bowl of a stand mixer. Add the butter and mix on low for 1 minute to combine. Turn the speed to high and whip for 3 minutes. Add the vanilla and 2 Tbsp cream and mix for 1 more minute. Add more cream if necessary.
One Last Thing
If you like your frosting even more flavorful, try a combination of 1 tsp of vanilla and 1 tsp of almond extract instead. This will also make your frosting more fragrant!
Nutrition
Calories: 453kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 0.3gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 6mgPotassium: 11mgSugar: 59g
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