The Best Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe
Learn how to make the best vanilla buttercream frosting with this simple and delicious recipe. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups frosting 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup (226 g or 2 sticks) unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 1/2 cups (300 g) confectioners’ sugar (sifted)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
- 2–3 Tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk (room temperature)
Instructions
- Beat butter: In the bowl of a stand mixer, whip the butter using the paddle attachment (whisk attachment works too). Beat until creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add confectioners’ sugar: With the mixer on low speed, gradually add in the confectioners’ sugar until completely incorporated.
- Add vanilla, milk and salt: With the mixer on medium speed, add the vanilla and mix until combined. Add heavy cream one Tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached. Add a pinch of salt and mix until combined.
- Frost: Transfer to a frosting bag with tip and frost away!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Vanilla Buttercream Frosting, Frosting Recipe, Cake Frosting, Cupcake Frosting
