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Best Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe

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  • Author: Molly
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 5 cups
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Learn how to make the perfect Vanilla Buttercream Frosting with this creamy, smooth, and slightly yellow buttercream recipe. It’s ideal for decorating cupcakes, cakes, and other desserts with a light, fluffy texture and rich vanilla flavor.

Ingredients

Buttercream Ingredients

  • 1½ cups (12 oz/340 g) butter, softened
  • 6 cups (1 lb 8 oz/680 g) icing sugar (powdered sugar), sifted
  • 2-3 tablespoons whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Whip the butter: Using a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment or an electric hand mixer, whip the softened butter on high speed for 7 to 8 minutes until it becomes light and creamy.
  2. Sift the icing sugar: While the butter is whipping, sift the powdered sugar about three times to remove lumps and incorporate air for a smoother frosting.
  3. Add the sugar gradually: Slowly add the sifted icing sugar one spoon at a time to the whipped butter on medium-high speed, making sure each addition fully incorporates before adding more. This helps achieve a fluffy texture.
  4. Add milk and vanilla: Pour in 2 to 3 tablespoons of whole milk and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, then whip on high speed for another 3 to 4 minutes until the buttercream is very light, creamy, and fluffy.
  5. Use or store the buttercream: Use the buttercream immediately for frosting, or refrigerate it for up to 10 days. Before using refrigerated buttercream, bring it to room temperature and re-whip if needed. It can also be frozen for up to 4 weeks.

Notes

  • For best results, make sure the butter is softened but not melted before whipping.
  • Sifting the sugar multiple times ensures a smooth, lump-free frosting.
  • You can adjust the milk quantity to reach your desired frosting consistency.
  • Buttercream ensures a stable frosting that holds well at room temperature for decorating.
  • When thawing frozen buttercream, allow it to fully come to room temperature before re-whipping.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert Frosting
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American

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