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The buttercream frosting in the glass mixing bowl on the white marble cooktop is being whipped to a creamy and light consistency with a hand mixer, ready for use.

Easy Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Whip up a heavenly buttercream frosting with butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract for the perfect sweet and creamy cake or cupcake topping.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Whipping Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Calories: 200kcal
Author: Austin Carter
Servings: 12 cupcakes

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk or Electric Hand Mixer
  • Measuring Utensils
  • Sieve
  • Rubber spatula
  • Storage Containers

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons whole milk or heavy cream

Instructions

  • Ensure butter is softened to room temperature.
    A white marble cooktop displays all ingredients for buttercream frosting: a softened stick of butter, a sifter filled with powdered sugar, a small bottle of vanilla extract, and a measuring cup containing milk or cream.
  • Sift powdered sugar to remove lumps.
  • Whip softened butter until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
    A glass mixing bowl on the white marble cooktop holds softened butter being whipped with a hand mixer. The butter is light and fluffy, showing the start of the buttercream preparation.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar in batches, beating well after each addition.
    Powdered sugar is sifted into the glass mixing bowl on the white marble cooktop while a hand mixer blends the butter and sugar together into a smooth mixture.
  • Continue mixing until smooth.
  • Add vanilla extract; mix well.
    A teaspoon of vanilla extract and a tablespoon of milk are being added to the butter and powdered sugar mixture in a glass bowl on the white marble cooktop. The ingredients are ready to be blended further.
  • Adjust consistency with 1 tablespoon of milk or cream at a time.
  • Beat for an additional 2-3 minutes until light and creamy.
  • Use immediately for frosting or store refrigerated in an airtight container.
  • Bring to room temperature and re-whip before using.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 5mg | Sugar: 23g
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