Description
Buttercream Frosting is a creamy and sweet delight that can elevate any dessert, from cakes to cookies. This versatile frosting is perfect for birthdays, weddings, or casual gatherings. With its smooth texture and customizable flavors, you can easily create a masterpiece that matches any theme. Whether you’re swirling it on cupcakes or spreading it between cake layers, this easy recipe will have you whipping up delicious buttercream in no time. Plus, it’s simple enough for bakers of all skill levels to master!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar (plus 2–3 tablespoons if needed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 tablespoon milk
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and 1 cup of powdered sugar using an electric mixer on low speed until blended.
- Add the vanilla extract and milk, then gradually incorporate the remaining powdered sugar until fully combined.
- Adjust consistency by adding more milk or powdered sugar as needed until creamy yet thick enough to hold its shape.
- Mix in food coloring drop by drop until your desired shade is achieved.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg