Buttercream Frosting
A whipped vanilla buttercream frosting recipe that works every time!
Servings: 2 cups frosting
Cost: $7
Equipment
- Electric Mixer
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter room temperature and soft
- 2 cups confectioners sugar also known as powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp whole milk
Instructions
- In an electric mixer, beat the butter until it's whipped.
- Add in the sugar and continue to beat until whipped.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add in the vanilla and milk.
- Continue to beat for about 2-4 minutes until the frosting is super whipped.
Notes
If you're making 24 cupcakes, double this recipe! It will frost about 12 cupcakes and 1 round 9" cake, as well as the top of one sheet cake.
When making the buttercream, use high-quality butter, milk, and vanilla. This will make a huge difference in the taste of the finished product.
Nutrition
Calories: 2595kcal | Carbohydrates: 241g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 185g | Saturated Fat: 117g | Cholesterol: 490mg | Sodium: 1633mg | Potassium: 54mg | Sugar: 237g | Vitamin A: 5673IU | Calcium: 71mg