Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of homemade buttercream frosting that elevates any dessert to a new level of deliciousness. This versatile recipe is easy to make and perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or even straight from the bowl! With its rich flavor and smooth texture, you can customize it to suit any occasion, leaving your friends and family craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2–4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed to avoid a sugar cloud.
- Pour in heavy cream while mixing on medium speed until combined.
- Add vanilla extract and mix for another minute until fully incorporated.
- Adjust consistency by adding more cream or powdered sugar as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg