Best Perfect Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipes

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EASY VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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After trying a few buttercream frosting recipes, this easy buttercream frosting takes the cake with its unmatchable homemade taste. With a few simple variations, you can come up with different colors and flavors. -Diana Wilson, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield About 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup butter, softened
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

THE BEST VANILLA FROSTING



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This Perfect Vanilla Frosting Recipe recipe is very versatile. It's a basic vanilla buttercream using butter and powdered sugar. This is the perfect frosting for piping cupcakes and cake decorating.

Provided by Julianne Dell

Categories     Frosting

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cup (339 g) (3 sticks) unsalted butter, cold.
5 cups (650 g) powdered sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons (12 ml) pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons (30ml) heavy whipping cream (or milk)
Pinch of salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut the butter into pieces. Using the paddle attachment, whip the butter for 5-7 minutes, scraping down the bowl occasionally, beating until the butter look light in color.
  • Add 2 cups of powdered sugar and mix on low speed until incorporated into the butter then add the vanilla extract and mix to combine. Beat for about 60 seconds.
  • Next, add an additional 2 cups of powdered sugar and beat on low speed until sugar is incorporated. Increase speed to medium-high and beat for 3 minutes.
  • Add last 1 cup powdered sugar along with the heavy whipping cream and salt. Beat on low until the ingredients start to mix together. Increase speed to medium-high and beat for another 3-5 minutes to whip additional air into the frosting.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/2 cup, Calories 540 calories, Sugar 65.4g, Sodium 6.1mg, Fat 31.3g, SaturatedFat 19.5g, Carbohydrate 66.7g, Cholesterol 83.2mg

QUICK VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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Whip up a top-rated, five-star recipe for Quick Vanilla Buttercream Frosting that's fluffy, light and a versatile addition to any cake.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 12m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a standing mixer fitted with a whisk, mix together sugar and butter. Mix on low speed until well blended and then increase speed to medium and beat for another 3 minutes.
  • Add vanilla and cream and continue to beat on medium speed for 1 minute more, adding more cream if needed for spreading consistency.

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