This American buttercream frosting recipe has just the right amount of sweetness and pipes beautifully and will cover a 9-inch layer cake, 24 cupcakes, and many sugar cookies!
3-4Tbspheavy cream or whole milk, added to desired consistency
Instructions
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or handheld electric mixer), beat butter on high speed for 5 minutes or until lightened in color and whipped, scraping down the bowl as needed.
Meanwhile, sift 4 1/2 to 5 cups of powdered sugar. Reduce mixer to medium-low speed and add powdered sugar one heaping Tablespoon at a time, letting it incorporate with each addition. Add powdered sugar to taste and beat until it is fully incorporated, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
Add 1/4 tsp fine salt (or to taste), then add 4 tsp Vanilla Extract, beating until incorporated.
Add 3 Tbsp heavy cream or milk, 1 Tbsp at a time, and adding it to the desired consistency. Beat another minute until whipped and well combined.
Nutrition Facts
Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
198
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
50
%
Cholesterol
33
mg
11
%
Sodium
27
mg
1
%
Potassium
3
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
23
g
8
%
Sugar
22
g
24
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
382
IU
8
%
Calcium
5
mg
1
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.