My Favorite Frosting
Elevate your dessert game with "My Favorite Frosting"—a luxuriously creamy, 5-ingredient buttercream frosting designed to transform cakes, cupcakes, and cookies into irresistible masterpieces. Made with silky unsalted butter, fluffy powdered sugar, aromatic pure vanilla extract, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt, this recipe whips up in just 10 minutes and delivers a perfectly balanced sweetness with a light, airy texture. Whether you're creating decadent layer cakes or festive holiday cookies, this frosting is easy to customize for your desired consistency and stores beautifully for future baking adventures. Perfect for beginner bakers and seasoned pros alike, this quick, fuss-free recipe will become your go-to for all occasions.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (softened to room temperature) unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment to beat the softened butter on medium speed until it is smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
Gradually add in the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition to prevent powdered sugar from scattering everywhere.
Once the powdered sugar is fully incorporated, add the vanilla extract, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt.
Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and whip the frosting for 2-3 minutes until it is fluffy and light in texture.
If the frosting is too thick, add 1 teaspoon of heavy cream at a time and mix until the desired consistency is achieved. If it is too thin, add additional powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time.
Use the frosting immediately to decorate cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, or store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Bring it back to room temperature and re-whip before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
941 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.1 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.0 g | 310% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 278 mg | 93% | |
| Sodium | 167 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.1 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 28 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.
