Buttercream Frosting
Buttercream Frosting is the ultimate dessert topping that transforms any cake or cupcake into a delightful masterpiece. With its smooth, creamy texture and sweet flavor, this versatile frosting is perfect for all occasions—from birthday parties to holiday celebrations. Easy to customize with various flavors and colors, it allows you to express your creativity in the kitchen. Whether you’re frosting a multi-layered cake or piping swirls on cupcakes, this buttercream recipe is an essential addition to your baking repertoire.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings (tablespoons) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar (plus 2–3 Tbsp if needed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 Tbsp milk
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup softened butter and 1 cup powdered sugar. Beat until creamy and smooth.
- Add 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1/2 Tbsp milk, then gradually mix in the remaining powdered sugar until well combined.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more milk or powdered sugar as needed.
- Incorporate food coloring gradually until you achieve your desired shade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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