American Buttercream Frosting
A creamy and versatile frosting perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Frosts 24 cupcakes or a 2-layer cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Cream the butter in a large mixing bowl until creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating on low speed until just combined.
- Introduce the vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of cream or milk, and beat on high for about 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more cream or milk one tablespoon at a time if needed.
- Use immediately to frost your cakes or cupcakes, or store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
For smoother frosting, sift powdered sugar before adding. Butter should be softened but not melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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