Description
This rich and creamy buttercream frosting is perfect for decorating cakes and cupcakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces or 8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream or milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl (with the paddle attachment if using a stand mixer), beat together the butter, powdered sugar, and salt until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Scrape the bowl down with a rubber spatula. Add the cream and vanilla. Beat for another 1-2 minutes or until light and fluffy.
- If the frosting is too thick, add a few more drops of milk. If the frosting is too thin, add a little more sugar.
- Decorate cake as desired or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Notes
- This frosting can be colored with food coloring if desired.
- Try adding cocoa powder for chocolate buttercream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg