Basic Vanilla Buttercream
Basic Vanilla Buttercream is the quintessential frosting that transforms any dessert into a masterpiece. With its creamy texture and rich vanilla flavor, this buttercream is perfect for everything from birthday cakes to elegant weddings. Simple to make and highly versatile, it pairs beautifully with a variety of cake flavors, making your desserts not only delicious but also visually stunning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups (enough for frosting one layer cake or about a dozen cupcakes) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 32 ounces confectioners' sugar (sifted)
- 2 tablespoons whole milk (up to ½ cup for desired consistency)
- Pinch kosher salt
Instructions
- In a stand mixer bowl, beat the softened butter with the whisk attachment on medium-high speed until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add the vanilla extract and mix briefly to combine.
- Gradually add sifted confectioners' sugar, whole milk, and salt at low speed, scraping the bowl as needed.
- Increase the mixer speed to medium-high or high and whip for 3-7 minutes until light and airy.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Ensure butter is softened at room temperature for better mixing. Sift sugar to avoid lumps in your buttercream. Experiment with different extracts like almond or lemon for unique flavors.
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