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Vanilla Buttercream Frosting piped onto a vanilla cupcake surrounded by multicolored sprinkles
Recipe

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

  • Author: Lindsay
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: about 2 1/2 cups
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Vanilla Buttercream Frosting is creamy, sweet and easily adjustable! It’s a must-have recipe that’s super easy to make and pipes perfectly onto cakes and cupcakes!


Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (95g) shortening (or additional butter)
  • 4 cups (460g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 23 tbsp (30-45ml) water or heavy cream
  • Salt, to taste*

Instructions

  1. Combine the butter and shortening in a large mixer bowl and beat until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add about half of the powdered sugar and mix until smooth and well combined.
  3. Add the vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of water or cream and mix until smooth and well combined.
  4. Add the remaining powdered sugar and mix until smooth and well combined.
  5. Add more water or cream until desired consistency is reached, then add salt to taste.

Notes

For the salt, start by adding a pinch or two and add more to your taste. I wouldn’t suggest adding more than 1/8 tsp.

You can add different extracts to change up the flavor. You can also add 1/4-1/2 cup of cocoa and a little more liquid to get a chocolate icing. For a peanut butter icing, add 3/4 cup of peanut butter.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 1/2 cups
  • Calories: 3288
  • Sugar: 391.8 g
  • Sodium: 742.3 mg
  • Fat: 194.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 399.7 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 244 mg