Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Video

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8 servings

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
Nutrition Facts
Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe Video
Amount Per Serving
Calories 453 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 6mg 0%
Potassium 11mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 60g 20%
Sugars 59g
Protein 0.3g 1%
Vitamin A 15%
Vitamin C 0.03%
Calcium 0.2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
let's do it
  1. 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.
Cheryl Says

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!

Vanilla buttercream frosting recipe video