White Buttercream Icing
Elevate your baked creations with this silky-smooth White Buttercream Icing, a versatile and foolproof recipe perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. Made with just five simple ingredients—unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, heavy cream or milk, and a hint of salt—this classic icing achieves an irresistibly creamy texture and dreamy sweetness in just 15 minutes. Its rich, buttery flavor is complemented by the subtle warmth of vanilla, while the consistency is easily adjustable for spreading or piping. Whether you're decorating pastries for a celebration or simply indulging your sweet tooth, this homemade buttercream icing is sure to impress. Plus, it stores beautifully, making it an essential for any baking enthusiast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream or milk
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until it becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating on low speed initially to avoid a sugar cloud. Once incorporated, increase the speed to medium and continue mixing for about 30 seconds per addition.
3. Add the vanilla extract, heavy cream or milk, and a pinch of salt to the mixture. Beat on medium-high speed for another 2-3 minutes, or until the icing is smooth, creamy, and reaches the desired consistency.
4. If the icing is too thick, add more heavy cream or milk, one teaspoon at a time, until it reaches the right spreading or piping consistency. Conversely, if it's too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar gradually.
5. Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Allow it to come to room temperature and re-whip before using if stored.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2811 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.8 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.0 g | 315% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 282 mg | 94% | |
| Sodium | 176 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 480.9 g | 175% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 471.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 50 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.
