Buttercream Frosting
A whipped vanilla buttercream frosting recipe that works every time!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 2595kcal
Cost: $7
- 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
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.
If you're making 24 cupcakes double this recipe! This will frost about 12 cupcakes and 1 round 9" cake. It will also frost the top of one sheet cake.
Use high-quality butter, milk, and vanilla when making the buttercream. It makes a huge difference in the taste of the finished product.
Calories: 2595kcal | Carbohydrates: 241g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 185g | Saturated Fat: 117g | Cholesterol: 490mg | Sodium: 1633mg | Potassium: 54mg | Sugar: 237g | Vitamin A: 5673IU | Calcium: 71mg