Description
A smooth and creamy buttercream frosting that’s easy to whip up in just 15 minutes. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and other baked treats, this classic buttercream combines powdered sugar, unsalted butter, vanilla, and cream for a fluffy, sweet topping with a rich buttery flavor.
Ingredients
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Frosting Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at cool room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream or whipping cream
Instructions
- Combine sugar and butter: In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the sifted powdered sugar and the cool room temperature unsalted butter. Mix on low speed until the ingredients are just blended together to avoid sugar clouds.
- Beat to fluffiness: Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat for 3 minutes. This will incorporate air and create a smooth and fluffy buttercream base.
- Add salt, vanilla, and cream: Add the fine salt, pure vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of heavy cream to the mixture. Beat on medium speed for an additional 1 minute to combine and enhance the flavor and texture.
- Adjust consistency: If the frosting is too thick, add more heavy cream, one teaspoon at a time, beating on medium speed until you reach your desired spreading or piping consistency.
Notes
- Ensure butter is not too soft or melted; it should be cool room temperature to achieve the best texture.
- Sifting the powdered sugar helps prevent lumps and gives a smoother frosting.
- You can substitute vanilla extract with other flavor extracts to customize your frosting.
- For a firmer frosting, use less cream; for a lighter, fluffier texture, add a bit more cream.
- Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before using again.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert Frosting
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
