So Easy Homemade Icing
Transform your homemade desserts with this "So Easy Homemade Icing" recipe—perfect for bakers of all levels! Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this silky, creamy frosting combines the richness of room-temperature unsalted butter with the sweetness of sifted powdered sugar, a fragrant touch of pure vanilla extract, and a hint of salt to balance the flavors. Easily adjustable to your desired consistency using whole milk, it’s ideal for topping cupcakes, cakes, cookies, and more. Whether you're crafting a show-stopping centerpiece or decorating simple treats, this versatile icing delivers professional-level results with minimal effort. Make it ahead of time for added convenience and enjoy a homemade touch that’s impossible to resist! Perfect for quick frosting recipes, homemade dessert toppings, and beginner-friendly baking projects.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (room temperature) Unsalted butter
- 4 cups (sifted) Powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons (plus more as needed) Whole milk
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer with a paddle attachment to beat the unsalted butter on medium speed until creamy and smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed initially to avoid a sugar cloud. Once incorporated, increase the speed to medium and beat until combined after each addition.
Add the vanilla extract, milk, and a pinch of salt to the mixture. Beat on medium speed until the icing is smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
If the icing is too thick, add milk one teaspoon at a time until it reaches your desired consistency. If it's too thin, add more powdered sugar, one tablespoon at a time.
Taste the icing and adjust with a tiny pinch more salt or a dash of vanilla extract if needed.
Use immediately to frost your favorite baked goods, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Re-whip before using if chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2690 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.2 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.9 g | 290% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 260 mg | 87% | |
| Sodium | 199 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 465.6 g | 169% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 464.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 153 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 201 mg | 4% | |
*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.
