Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe Video
This homemade vanilla buttercream frosting recipe is a classic go-to anytime you have to crank out dessert, whether it’s a layer cake or cupcakes.
Ingredients
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2-3 Tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
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: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 11mg | Sugar: 59g