Home Made Buttercream Frosting
Master the art of homemade sweetness with this easy and luscious Home Made Buttercream Frosting recipe! Velvety smooth and irresistibly creamy, this classic frosting comes together in just 15 minutes using simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a touch of milk or heavy cream. Perfectly balanced with a pinch of salt to enhance its flavor, this versatile frosting can be customized with your favorite flavors or left as a timeless vanilla favorite. Whether you're decorating cupcakes, layering cakes, or simply indulging in a spoonful, this buttercream offers bakery-quality results every time. Store leftovers in the fridge and whip them back to life whenever you need a dessert upgrade—your sweet creations deserve this ultimate frosting!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Allow the butter to come to room temperature. It should be soft but not melted.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer or stand mixer with a paddle attachment to beat the butter on medium speed until creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low speed initially to avoid a mess. Then increase the speed to medium-high until fully combined.
Add the vanilla extract and the pinch of salt. Mix until incorporated.
Pour in milk or heavy cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, and beat on medium-high speed for 1-2 minutes, or until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. Add more milk if needed to thin it out, or more powdered sugar to thicken it.
Taste the frosting and adjust flavoring if necessary. You can add additional vanilla extract or a flavor of your choice, such as almond extract or lemon zest.
Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or other baked goods, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. To use after refrigeration, let it come to room temperature and re-whip for a few minutes before spreading.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2721 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.4 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.2 g | 281% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 179 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 481.6 g | 175% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 471.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 63 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 83 mg | 2% | |
*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.
