Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe

• servings: 24 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter (room temperature)

4 1/2 to 5 cups powdered sugar (or added to taste)

1/4 tsp fine salt (or to taste)

4 tsp vanilla extract

3-4 Tbsp heavy cream or whole milk (added to desired consistency)

Directions

Beat the Butter - In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or handheld electric mixer), beat the butter on high speed for 5 minutes or until lightened in color and whipped, scraping down the bowl as needed.

Sift the Powdered Sugar - Meanwhile, sift 4 1/2 to 5 cups of powdered sugar. Reduce the mixer to medium-low speed and add powdered sugar one heaping Tablespoon at a time, letting it incorporate with each addition. Add powdered sugar to taste and beat until it is fully incorporated, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.

Mix In - Add 1/4 tsp fine salt (or to taste), then add 4 tsp Vanilla Extract, beating until incorporated.

Thin with Heavy Cream - Add 3 Tbsp heavy cream or milk, 1 Tbsp at a time, and add it to the desired consistency. Beat another minute until whipped and well combined.

Nutrition

• Calories: 198 kcal
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Cholesterol: 33 mg
• Sodium: 27 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 23 g
• Total Sugars: 22 g
• Protein: 1 g