American Buttercream Frosting
A creamy, sweet frosting perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, and cookies with a nostalgic flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2–4 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Creaming the Butter: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with a mixer until creamy.
- Sweetening It Up: Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until it’s fully combined.
- Adding Flavor: Add the vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of milk. Beat on high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Achieving the Perfect Consistency: If the frosting is too thick, add more milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
- Frost Away!: Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies.
Notes
Ensure the butter is at room temperature for better mixing. Sifting the powdered sugar can help prevent lumps in the frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 174
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg