Buttercream Frosting
A rich and creamy buttercream frosting perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Enough to frost 2-3 cakes or 24 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cream the butter in a large bowl using a mixer on medium speed until creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar gradually, mixing on low until combined.
- Incorporate the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt into the mixture.
- Whip the mixture on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Use immediately or store in the refrigerator, whipping again before use.
Notes
Ensure the butter is softened, not melted. Adjust the heavy cream for desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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