Description
Learn how to make the perfect Russian Buttercream with this easy recipe. This silky frosting is made with just a few simple ingredients and is ideal for frosting cakes and cupcakes.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (cold or room temp)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter: Use an electric mixer on medium-high speed for 5–7 minutes until light, fluffy, and pale.
- Gradually add sweetened condensed milk: Add one tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition to prevent curdling.
- Mix in vanilla extract and salt: Once smooth, add vanilla and salt. Beat for another 1–2 minutes until creamy.
- Use immediately or refrigerate: Frost cakes or cupcakes right away or store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Re-whip briefly before using if chilled.
Notes
- For a chocolate variation, add 1/4 cup sifted cocoa powder after the sweetened condensed milk.
- If using salted butter, omit the added salt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
