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Easy Buttercream Recipe
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5 from 11 votes

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

A simple recipe for Vanilla Buttercream frosting that is perfect for cupcakes and cakes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24
Calories: 118kcal
Author: Raquel Pineira

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup of butter
  • 6 cups powdered sugar scooped and leveled
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup heavy cream or milk

Instructions

  • In a bowl or stand mixer (with a paddle attachment), whip up room temperature butter to the mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Add powdered sugar slowly.
  • Add vanilla and creamer or milk.
  • Blend on LOW for about 30 seconds, with a handheld mixer medium-high speed. Then whip on HIGH for 4-5 minutes until the buttercream is fluffy and it doubles in volume.

Notes

Use a rubber spatula to scrape sides and bottom of the bowl. This also helps to push out any air bubbles that may arise.
Store frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 

Nutrition

Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 29g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg