Description
This is the ultimate, easy-to-make Vanilla Buttercream Frosting recipe from Child Recipe. We focus on achieving a creamy, smooth, and fluffy texture that holds its shape perfectly for piping on your favorite cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. Get ready to bring joy and connection back to your baking.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 to 4 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place the softened butter in a large bowl. Beat the butter with an electric mixer until it is completely smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined after each addition.
- Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Increase the mixer speed to medium-high.
- Add 2 tablespoons of heavy cream or milk. Beat the frosting for 3 to 5 minutes until it becomes light and fluffy.
- Check the consistency. If the frosting is too stiff, add the remaining cream or milk, one teaspoon at a time, until you reach your desired smooth, pipeable texture.
- Beat on high speed for a final minute to incorporate air for maximum fluffiness.
Notes
- Always use room temperature butter; cold butter results in lumpy frosting.
- Sift your powdered sugar to prevent lumps in your final product.
- If the frosting seems too soft after mixing, chill it for 10-15 minutes before using it for piping.
- For a sweeter frosting, add an extra half cup of powdered sugar, but balance it with a tiny splash more liquid.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Baking Topping/Frosting
- Method: Mixing/Beating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: Approx. 320
- Sugar: Approx. 40g
- Sodium: Approx. 30mg
- Fat: Approx. 18g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 45mg