American Buttercream Frosting
A classic American buttercream frosting that is creamy, sweet, and perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Frosts 1 standard two-layer cake or 24 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Creaming the butter: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter on medium speed until creamy and smooth.
- Sweetening the mixture: Gradually add the powdered sugar to the bowl, beating on low speed until fully incorporated.
- Adding cream and flavor: Pour in the heavy cream (or milk) and add the vanilla extract.
- Whipping it up: Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and beat for 3-5 minutes until fluffy.
- Finishing touch: Add a pinch of salt, mix, and your frosting is ready!
Notes
For a pure white frosting, use clear vanilla extract. Adjust consistency with additional cream or powdered sugar as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 6.5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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