Classic Buttercream Frosting
Elevate your baked creations with this luxuriously smooth and fluffy Classic Buttercream Frosting recipe! Made with just five simple ingredients—unsalted butter, sifted confectioners’ sugar, heavy cream, pure vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt—this versatile frosting is a staple for cakes, cupcakes, and desserts of all kinds. The key to its irresistibly creamy texture lies in whipping the butter to perfection and gradually incorporating the sugar for a silky finish. Enhanced with hints of vanilla and a dash of salt to balance the sweetness, this quick 10-minute recipe yields a light, airy frosting that holds stiff peaks and spreads beautifully. Perfect for home bakers and professionals alike, this frosting will become your go-to topping for any celebration.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, beat the room temperature unsalted butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
Gradually add the sifted confectioners' sugar, one cup at a time, while continuing to beat on low speed. This helps incorporate the sugar without creating a sugar cloud.
After each addition of sugar, increase the speed to medium and beat well until fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Once all the sugar has been incorporated, add the heavy cream, pure vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the bowl.
Beat on high speed for about 3 minutes until the mixture is light, fluffy, and holds stiff peaks. If the frosting is too thick, add a little more cream (one teaspoon at a time) until the desired consistency is reached.
Taste the frosting and adjust with a little more salt if necessary.
Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or any dessert. Store any leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2807 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 106.0 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.0 g | 310% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 278 mg | 93% | |
| Sodium | 626 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 480.1 g | 175% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 470.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 52 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.
