Easy Homemade Icing Fit for a Queen
Indulge in royalty-worthy sweetness with our 'Easy Homemade Icing Fit for a Queen'—a creamy, luxurious frosting perfected in just 15 minutes! Featuring a luscious blend of unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and a splash of heavy cream, this classic icing boasts a light yet decadent texture ideal for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. A touch of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt elevate the flavor to divine levels, making it versatile for any dessert masterpiece. Whether you pipe it for a polished finish or spread it with rustic charm, this fluffy, dreamy icing is sure to delight. Plus, icing perfection is as simple as mixing and whipping, with no cooking required. Keywords: homemade icing, creamy frosting, fluffy icing recipe, easy dessert topping, buttercream frosting.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature before you begin to make mixing easier.
Using a stand mixer or handheld mixer, whip the unsalted butter on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes until it becomes creamy and slightly fluffy.
Decrease the mixer speed to low and gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, making sure to fully incorporate each addition before adding more. This avoids clumping and ensures a smoother texture.
Once all the powdered sugar is incorporated, add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor. Mix on low speed to combine, then increase to medium-high for about 1-2 minutes to whip the icing into a light and fluffy consistency.
Taste the icing and adjust the salt, vanilla, or cream as needed for your desired flavor and texture.
You can use the icing immediately or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Let refrigerated icing come to room temperature before using.
Spread or pipe the icing onto your favorite dessert, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2783 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.0 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.0 g | 310% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 278 mg | 93% | |
| Sodium | 36 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 479.0 g | 174% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 469.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 34 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.
