Description
Learn how to make a delicious and creamy buttercream icing perfect for cupcakes. This easy recipe yields a fluffy frosting that is ideal for decorating and adding a sweet finish to your favorite baked treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Beat Butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter on medium speed until creamy and pale, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add Sugar: Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Flavor and Mix: Add the vanilla extract, salt, and 2 tablespoons of cream or milk. Beat on high speed for 2–3 more minutes until the frosting is fluffy and spreadable.
- Adjust Consistency: If the consistency is too thick, add an extra tablespoon of cream or milk; if too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar.
Notes
- For colored icing, add gel food coloring at the end and mix until evenly tinted.
- This buttercream holds its shape well for piping and can be made ahead—store covered in the fridge and bring to room temperature before using.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 frosted cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
