Description
A basic recipe for smooth and creamy white frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Beat the softened butter in a large bowl until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, beating until smooth and well combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- If the frosting is too thick, add more milk, one teaspoon at a time. If it’s too thin, add more powdered sugar, one tablespoon at a time.
Notes
- Ensure your butter is at room temperature for best results.
- Sift your powdered sugar to avoid lumps.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: white frosting, buttercream, cake frosting, simple frosting, vanilla frosting