Excellent Frosting
Transform your baked creations with this *Excellent Frosting*, a luscious and versatile buttercream that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Made with just five simple ingredients—softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, pure vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt—this recipe whips up in just 10 minutes, delivering a smooth, creamy, and perfectly spreadable texture every time. Ideal for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, or any dessert in need of a sweet finishing touch, this frosting strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and flavor, with an easily adjustable consistency to suit your needs. Beating the butter to a creamy base before incorporating the other ingredients ensures a fluffy, bakery-quality result that will enhance any dessert it graces. Store leftovers easily for future decorating sessions, making this the ultimate go-to frosting recipe for home bakers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks), softened unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the softened unsalted butter.
Using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, about a half cup at a time, beating on low speed to prevent the sugar from flying out of the bowl. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Once all the powdered sugar is incorporated, add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt.
Increase the speed to medium-high and beat for another 3-4 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy. Adjust the consistency as needed by adding more powdered sugar for thicker frosting or more heavy cream for a softer consistency.
Taste the frosting and adjust the sweetness or salt level as desired.
Use immediately to frost cooled cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature and re-whip before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3731 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 212.9 g | 273% | |
| Saturated Fat | 124.5 g | 622% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 558 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 653 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 480.1 g | 175% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 469.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 53 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 62 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.
