Description
Make this easy American buttercream frosting. It is creamy, fluffy, and stable for piping decorations on cakes and cupcakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place the softened butter in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed until combined after each addition.
- Add the vanilla extract and salt. Mix on low speed until incorporated.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream or milk while mixing on low speed.
- Increase the mixer speed to medium-high. Beat for 3 to 5 minutes until the frosting is light, fluffy, and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- If the frosting is too thick for your needs, add more cream, one teaspoon at a time. If it is too thin, add more powdered sugar, one tablespoon at a time.
- Use immediately for frosting cakes or piping decorations.
Notes
- For the best texture, ensure your butter is truly softened but not melted.
- Sifting the powdered sugar prevents lumps in your final frosting.
- Use heavy cream for a slightly richer, more stable frosting suitable for warmer temperatures. Use milk for a softer consistency.
- If the frosting becomes too soft while working, chill it for 10 minutes before continuing.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Dessert Topping
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 45mg