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Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
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5 INGREDIENTS • 3 STEPS • 10MINS

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

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This vanilla buttercream frosting is perfect for all your cake decorating needs. It's simple and will bring tons of flavor to any cake and cupcake.
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Chelsweets
Hi, I'm Chelsey, the baker, blogger, and content creator! I'm a self-taught cake decorator, who loves to share tips and tricks as well as tried and true recipes with you.
https://chelsweets.com
This vanilla buttercream frosting is perfect for all your cake decorating needs. It's simple and will bring tons of flavor to any cake and cupcake.
10MINS
Total Time
$0.68
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
12
US / Metric
Unsalted Butter
2 cups
Unsalted Butter, room temperature
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
8 cups
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
Salt
1/2 tsp
Heavy Cream
2 Tbsp
Heavy Cream
or Whipping Cream
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
573
Fat
30.3 g
Protein
--
Carbs
73.7 g
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Hi, I'm Chelsey, the baker, blogger, and content creator! I'm a self-taught cake decorator, who loves to share tips and tricks as well as tried and true recipes with you.
https://chelsweets.com

Author's Notes

If you are making frosting for a cake, it is important to mix the buttercream at the lowest speed at the end of the process for a couple of minutes, to get out any extra air that might have to be incorporated during the mixing process.

You can also stir the frosting in a bowl with a rubber spatula, pushing it from side to side, to get rid of any air bubbles. This will make it easier to get super smooth sides on your cake!

I usually make 1 1/2 batches of frosting to stack and frost a seven or eight-inch cake.
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step 1
Beat the Unsalted Butter (2 cups) on medium speed for 30 seconds with a paddle attachment, until smooth.
step 2
Slowly add in the Powdered Confectioners Sugar (8 cups), 1 cup at a time. Alternate with small splashes of Heavy Cream (2 Tbsp).
step 3
Mix in the Vanilla Extract (1 Tbsp) and Salt (1/2 tsp) at a low speed. Beat on low until the ingredients are fully incorporated, and the desired consistency is reached. If the frosting is too thick, add in additional cream (1 Tbsp at a time). If the frosting is too thin, add in more powdered sugar (1/4 cup at a time). If you plan to color the buttercream, add in the gel food coloring once the frosting is fully made, and beat on low until it reaches the desired color.
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American
Gluten-Free
Shellfish-Free
Vegetarian
Dessert
Spreads & Dips
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