The Best Bakery Style Buttercream Frosting
Master the art of cake decorating with *The Best Bakery Style Buttercream Frosting*! This luxurious recipe delivers the smooth, creamy, and perfectly sweet frosting you know and love from your favorite bakery. Made with simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and a splash of pure vanilla extract, this frosting whips up in just 15 minutes, making it a go-to for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more. The addition of heavy cream creates a silky, spreadable consistency, while a touch of salt balances the sweetness to perfection. Customize it further with optional food coloring to match any occasion. Whether you're layering it on a party cake or piping intricate designs, this buttercream promises professional-quality results, right from your own kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 4 cups Confectioners' sugar (powdered sugar)
- 3 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- as needed Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Ensure the unsalted butter is at room temperature before starting. This will ensure a smooth, creamy texture.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter on medium speed with an electric mixer for about 2-3 minutes until it becomes creamy and pale in color.
Slowly add the confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, to the butter while continuing to mix on low speed. Pause occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula to ensure everything is well combined.
Once all the sugar is incorporated, add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt to the mixture. Beat on low speed until the ingredients are incorporated, then increase to medium-high speed and mix for 3-5 minutes. The frosting should be light, fluffy, and spreadable.
If needed, adjust the consistency of the frosting. Add an extra tablespoon of heavy cream for a softer texture or extra confectioners' sugar for a stiffer frosting.
For colored frosting, divide the buttercream into separate bowls and mix in food coloring, one drop at a time, until the desired color is achieved.
Use the frosting immediately to decorate cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. If not using right away, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Allow it to come to room temperature and re-whip before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2936 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.1 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.0 g | 325% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 293 mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 627 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 500.1 g | 182% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 487.6 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 38 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.
