Description
Buttercream Frosting is a luxurious and versatile topping that brings a delightful sweetness to cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. With its creamy texture and rich flavor, this frosting is perfect for any celebration or everyday treat. Whether you’re decorating a birthday cake or adding a touch of elegance to your desserts, this easy-to-follow recipe allows for endless customization with flavors and colors. Elevate your baking game with this simple yet delicious buttercream frosting that will impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar (plus 2–3 tablespoons if needed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 tablespoon milk
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter with 1 cup of powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and milk. Gradually mix in the remaining powdered sugar until well combined.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more milk or powdered sugar as needed until fluffy and spreadable.
- Incorporate food coloring drops to achieve your desired hue, mixing thoroughly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (14g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg