Creamy Vanilla Frosting Icing
Indulge your sweet tooth with this luscious Creamy Vanilla Frosting Icing, the perfect topping for cakes, cupcakes, and your favorite baked treats. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 10 minutes, yielding a irresistibly smooth and fluffy texture that spreads like a dream. Made with simple ingredients like unsalted butter, powdered sugar, pure vanilla extract, and a splash of heavy cream, this frosting boasts a rich, buttery flavor with a sweet hint of vanilla. The recipe's customizable consistency ensures it can be tailored to your decorating needs, whether you’re creating swirls on cupcakes or a velvety layer for celebration cakes. Homemade and versatile, this frosting is sure to elevate any dessert with its creamy decadence and classic taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (softened) unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the softened unsalted butter.
Using an electric mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until it becomes smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time. Beat on low speed after each addition to prevent the sugar from flying out of the bowl.
Once all the powdered sugar is incorporated, add the pure vanilla extract, heavy cream or milk, and a pinch of salt.
Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and beat the frosting for 2-3 minutes until it becomes light, fluffy, and spreadable.
If the frosting is too thick, add heavy cream or milk, one teaspoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached. If the frosting is too thin, add a little more powdered sugar, one tablespoon at a time.
Taste and adjust with more vanilla extract or a tiny pinch of salt, if desired.
Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or your favorite baked goods, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Before using from the fridge, allow it to come to room temperature and beat it again for a few seconds to refresh the texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2942 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.3 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.5 g | 332% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 299 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 177 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 502.2 g | 183% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 500.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 59 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 53 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.
