Classic Buttercream Frosting
This classic buttercream frosting is rich, creamy, and perfect for decorating cakes and cupcakes. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a deliciously sweet topping that complements any dessert.
This recipe is american style, dessert, scaled for 8 servings, with 15 min prep.
Prep: 15 min · Total: 15 min · Serves: 8
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include powdered sugar, heavy cream, unsalted butter, vanilla extract.
- Follow all 4 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.
Ingredients
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth.
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, then increase the speed to medium and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- If the frosting is too thick, add a little more cream until the desired consistency is reached.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 175
- Protein: 0 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.