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cupcake topped with white frosting and colorful sprinkles

VANILLA BUTTERCREAM ICING

This Vanilla Buttercream Icing Recipe produces sweet, smooth creamy frosting that tastes great on any cake. 4 ingredients will get you the best vanilla frosting ever!
5 from 1 vote
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Course: desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buttercream icing, vanilla frosting
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 642kcal
Author: Nicole Harris

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1½ Cups Softened Unsalted Butter 3 sticks
  • Small Pinch Salt
  • 5-6 Cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1-2 Tablespoons Heavy Cream or Half&Half

Instructions

  • Combine butter and salt in bowl of stand-mixer fitted with whisk attachment. Mix on medium high 2-3 minutes or until butter is light and fluffy. Scrape down sides when necessary.
  • Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, mixing between each addition (start on low speed to prevent powdered sugar clouds). Adjust the sugar amount to fit your tastes and consistency needs. Scrape down sides when necessary.
  • Add vanilla and heavy cream. Whip on high 2-3 minutes or until frosting is light and fluffy.

Notes

This recipe produces enough icing to frost 24 cupcakes, a small single layer cake or sheet cake. If making a layered cake I suggest doubling this recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 642kcal | Carbohydrates: 137g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 11mg | Sugar: 135g
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