Simple Vanilla Buttercream
The best vanilla buttercream, made simply. Perfect for piping on cakes and cupcakes.
Servings: 10
Calories: 353kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3-4 tablespoons whole milk or heavy cream
Instructions
- In a stand mixer bowl, using the paddle attachment and on medium speed, whip the butter for 2 minutes until it is almost white in color. Make sure the butter is at room temperature, but not melted. 1 cup salted butter
- Add in the powdered sugar, vanilla and 3 tablespoons milk. Beat on low speed for 3-5 minutes, adding in the last tablespoon of milk if the buttercream needs to be thinner. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed during the mixing to ensure no clumps. 4 cups powdered sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 3-4 tablespoons whole milk or heavy cream
- Spread the frosting on a cake or pipe on cupcakes.
Notes
*I usually use heavy cream. If the milk has a higher fat content (such as heavy cream as compared to 2% milk), you may need to add more because it is thicker.
*Recipes makes about two cups.
For pure white frosting, use shortening. If you choose shortening, you'll need about 1/2 teaspoon of salt to cut the sweetness.
Nutrition
Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 11mg | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 575IU | Calcium: 11mg
