Bakery Like Frosting
Achieve that perfect bakery-like frosting at home with this simple, indulgent recipe! This creamy and velvety buttercream frosting is whipped to perfection using unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a splash of heavy cream for that signature light and fluffy texture. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the ultimate topping for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, offering a rich, melt-in-your-mouth sweetness that’s easy to spread or pipe. With customizable consistency and a pinch of salt to balance the flavors, this frosting delivers professional-quality results every time. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or everyday dessert indulgence, this frosting is your go-to recipe for bakery-style treats at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
Allow the unsalted butter to come to room temperature. This ensures it is soft and easy to cream.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium-high speed until it is light, fluffy, and pale in color. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time. Start mixing on low speed to avoid the sugar from puffing out, then increase to medium-high speed. Beat each addition until fully incorporated before adding the next cup.
Add the vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream to the mixture. Beat on medium-high speed for another 2-3 minutes until it reaches a light and fluffy consistency.
Evaluate the texture of the frosting. If it is too thick, add the remaining tablespoon of heavy cream, one teaspoon at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
Once the frosting is fully whipped, it is ready to use. Spread or pipe it onto cakes, cupcakes, or cookies as desired.
Store any leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Let it come to room temperature and re-whip before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2858 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.1 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.0 g | 325% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 293 mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 181 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 480.1 g | 175% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 469.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 38 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
