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4.67 from 21 votes

Buttercream Frosting

A whipped vanilla buttercream frosting recipe that works every time!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 2595kcal
Author: Eden
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! 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.

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