Description
This vanilla buttercream frosting transforms any dessert into a sweet masterpiece with its creamy texture and delightful vanilla flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cream the softened unsalted butter in a large bowl using an electric mixer until creamy and light in color.
- Gradually add in the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed to avoid a sugar cloud.
- Add the heavy cream and mix until combined, adjusting with more cream for a lighter texture or more sugar for firmness.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and salt, mixing until the frosting is fluffy and smooth.
- Taste the frosting and adjust sweetness or add more vanilla to suit your preference.
Notes
Use room temperature butter for the best results. If the frosting is too thick, add small amounts of heavy cream until desired consistency is reached.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg