Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of homemade vanilla buttercream frosting! Ideal for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, this classic frosting combines the rich aroma of pure vanilla with a perfectly balanced sweetness. In just 15 minutes, you can elevate any dessert to a special occasion treat that evokes cherished memories. Get ready to whip up a batch that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare your tools: Gather a mixing bowl, electric mixer, spatula, and measuring cups.
- Cream the butter: Beat the unsalted butter in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Gradually add sugar: Slowly incorporate sifted powdered sugar while mixing on low speed to avoid a sugary cloud.
- Add vanilla extract: Mix in pure vanilla extract until well combined.
- Incorporate heavy cream: Pour in heavy cream one tablespoon at a time while beating on medium speed until you achieve a fluffy texture.
- Taste test: Adjust sweetness by adding more powdered sugar or heavy cream as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg