Description
A basic recipe for sweet, creamy vanilla frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Beat the softened butter in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Add the milk or cream one tablespoon at a time until the frosting reaches your desired spreading consistency.
- Beat on high speed for 2 to 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
Notes
- For a thicker frosting, use less liquid.
- For a thinner frosting, add a little more liquid, a teaspoon at a time.
- If the butter is too warm, the frosting may become runny.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Dessert Topping
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 55
- Sodium: 45
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0.5
- Cholesterol: 45
Keywords: vanilla frosting, buttercream, simple frosting, cake topping, cookie icing