Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
15 min·American
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 pinch salt to taste
Instructions
5 steps
- 1
Place butter in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
2 min - 2
Add sugar, one cup at a time, and beat until combined -- it will be thick. Beat in vanilla extract.
- 3
Add cream, a little at a time, and beat on high speed until light and fluffy. Continue adding cream until desired texture and firmness is reached.
- 4
Add a pinch of salt (to your tastes) and beat until combined.
- 5
Spread or pipe onto cake or cupcakes, or see post above for storing for longer periods of time.
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Nutrition
Per serving (based on 24 servings)
Calories
185cal
Protein
1.0g
Carbs
25.0g
Fat
10.0g
Sugar
25.0g
Sodium
4mg
Saturated Fat
6.0g
