Description
Silky smooth Vanilla Buttercream Frosting brings classic sweetness to desserts with rich, creamy perfection. Bakers and pastry enthusiasts savor this timeless recipe that elevates cakes, cupcakes, and cookies with its delightful simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (340 grams) unsalted butter
- 4 to 5 cups (480–600 grams) powdered sugar
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3–4 tablespoons (45–60 milliliters) heavy cream or whole milk
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious mixing bowl and use an electric mixer to whip unsalted butter until it transforms into a pillowy, aerated texture on medium speed for approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate powdered sugar gradually, mixing thoroughly after each addition to create a uniform, velvety consistency without lumps.
- Enhance the flavor profile by introducing a delicate pinch of salt and pure vanilla extract, blending with 3 tablespoons of heavy cream until the mixture achieves a silky, cloud-like appearance.
- Evaluate the frosting’s texture, carefully adjusting thickness by introducing additional cream in small increments if needed to reach an ideal spreading consistency.
- Transfer the luscious buttercream into a piping bag or spread directly onto your preferred baked confection, ensuring smooth application and decorative finishes.
- For optimal preservation, refrigerate unused frosting in an airtight container for up to one week, allowing it to return to room temperature before subsequent use.
Notes
- Always use room temperature butter for the smoothest, most velvety texture that blends effortlessly.
- Sift powdered sugar before adding to prevent lumps and create an ultra-silky frosting consistency.
- Experiment with different extract flavors like almond, coconut, or peppermint to transform the classic vanilla buttercream into a unique topping.
- For dairy-free options, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or almond milk, and use vegan butter alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 259
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 29 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg