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Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Yield: 6 cups
This is the best vanilla buttercream frosting recipe—smooth, creamy, fluffy, and perfectly sweet. Whether you're frosting cupcakes, cakes, or just your finger (no judgment), this easy vanilla buttercream frosting is here to steal the spotlight and will become your go-to buttercream!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups (454 g) unsalted butter room temperature
- 6 cups (720 g) powdered sugar minimum 4 cups/maximum 7 cups - adjust to your taste
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- ½ tsp (3 g) salt
- ¼ cup (60 g) heavy cream
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or in a large mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer, whip the room temperature unsalted butter for 5 minutes until light, pale, and creamy.
- Add in half of the powdered sugar and mix on the lowest speed until the sugar is combined with the butter. Add the remaining half of the powdered sugar and continue to mix on low speed until fully combined.
- Add the vanilla extract and salt. While mixing on low speed, drizzle in the heavy cream. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Increase the mixer speed to medium and whip the buttercream for about 2 to 3 minutes until it is smooth and creamy. Then, turn the mixer to low speed and mix the buttercream for several minutes to remove air bubbles.
- Optional: To smooth out the buttercream, heat 1 cup of the frosting in the microwave for 15 seconds. Pour the melted frosting back into the mixing bowl and mix the frosting on low speed until the buttercream is super smooth and creamy.
Notes
Storage: Store the buttercream in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 to 2 days, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, and in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Note: Metric conversions and nutritional information are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information.
Nutrition
Calories: 1049kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 65g | Saturated Fat: 41g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 33mg | Sugar: 118g | Vitamin A: 2037IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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