The BEST vanilla buttercream frosting recipe that is unbelievable creamy and fluffy and so easy to make. A recipe that every home baker needs!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword American Buttercream, Buttercream, Vanilla Buttercream Frosting, Vanilla Frosting
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 3cups
Calories 257kcal
Author Michelle
Ingredients
1cupbutter
3-4cupspowdered sugarabout 1 pound
1teaspoonvanilla
2tablespoonscream
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until well blended and smooth.
Increase mixer speed and continue beating for another 3 mins.
Pour in vanilla and continue beating until combined.
Add 1 tablespoon cream or half-and-half and continue beating on high for an additional minute.
If you feel the consistency is still too thick, add one more tablespoon of half-and-half or cream and beat again.
Spread or pipe on cupcakes or cake. Cover and refrigerate to store for later use.
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Notes
This recipe frosts about 12 cupcakes, and makes about 3 cups total.Each serving in the nutrition facts is about ¼ cup.
If your buttercream is too thin, add a little more powdered sugar, ¼ cup at a time. If you buttercream is too thick, add a tablespoon of cream and beat until it reaches the desired consistency.
Be sure to beat your frosting long enough. When it's been beaten long enough, it turns a lighter color and is perfectly smooth and fluffy.
Add a little almond extract. I only add ⅛ teaspoon because it can be so overpowering. But just that little bit in there makes it taste so good!
Storage: Store your frosting covered in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Make Ahead Directions: Make it, store it in covered in the refrigerator. Then just bring it to room temperature and beat again before using.