Vanilla American Buttercream Frosting Recipe
This Vanilla American Buttercream Frosting recipe is a classic and versatile choice for all your cake and cupcake decorating needs. It’s smooth, creamy, and easily customizable to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 3 cups of frosting 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Buttercream:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks, softened)
- 16 oz powdered sugar (1 pound, about 3.5–4 cups)
- 1–2 tbsp milk or heavy whipping cream (up to 1/4 cup, optional)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Cream the Butter: Using a hand-held or stand mixer, cream the butter on medium-high speed until pale yellow, about 4-5 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl if needed.
- Add Sugar and Vanilla: Turn off the mixer and add powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix on low until crumbly.
- Mix Until Fluffy: Increase speed to medium-high and mix for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Adjust Consistency: If too thick, add milk or cream, a little at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Notes
- You can add food coloring to customize the frosting for different occasions.
- For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Vanilla, Buttercream Frosting, Cake Decorating, Dessert, Frosting Recipe
