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Buttercream Frosting

Author Christi Johnstone
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
This BUTTERCREAM FROSTING is rich, creamy and delicious and easy to make. Perfect for frosting cakes, birthday cakes or cupcakes.
Prep Time 7 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings 24 cupcakes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 4-5 cups powdered sugar sifted to remove any lumps
  • 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch salt optional
  • 2-3 tbsp heavy whipping cream half and half or milk can also be used
  • food coloring if desired

Instructions

  • With an electric mixer, cream butter together until light and fluffy, approximately 3-5 minutes.  Butter should become a very pale yellow color.
  • Add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time. After each cup, mix well until powdered sugar is fully incorporated. Continue until you have added four cups of powdered sugar.
  • Add vanilla, salt and 1 tbsp of heavy cream, and mix until well combined.
    If a firmer frosting is desired, add more powdered sugar (1/4 cup at a time). Add more heavy cream (a tsp at a time) if a thinner frosting is preferred.
  • Pipe or spread onto cakes, cupcakes, cookies or brownies

Notes

This recipe makes enough to frost 24 cupcakes or frost a standard size layer cake or 1/4 sheet cake. 

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 2mg | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0mg
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