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Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
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Achieve bakery-perfect frosting with this classic Vanilla Buttercream that strikes the ideal balance between sweetness and buttery richness. The combination of unsalted and salted butter creates depth of flavor, while the pure vanilla extract adds warmth and aroma. This versatile frosting whips to a fluffy, spreadable consistency that pipes beautifully onto cakes and cupcakes. With just five simple ingredients and clear instructions for achieving the perfect texture, this foolproof recipe yields enough to generously frost a two-layer cake or two dozen cupcakes.
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Ingredients
2 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
6 cups confectioner's sugar
1 cup butter, unsalted at room temp
1 cup butter, salted at room temp
2 TBS milk
Directions
Cream the butter for several minutes at medium speed.
Add half the sugar, beat on low until it is mixed in, then on medium.
Beat in half the milk, then add the rest of the sugar, beating on low until mixed in, then on medium.
Mix in the rest of the milk and the vanilla.
Adjust the thickness by adding more milk to thin it or more sugar to thicken it.
When you have the right consistency, beat on medium for about 5 minutes.
Servings\Yield
Frosts a 2-layer 8-inch cake or 24 cupcakes
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (2 tablespoons): Calories: 180; Total Fat: 11g (Saturated Fat: 7g); Cholesterol: 30mg; Sodium: 65mg; Total Carbohydrates: 20g (Dietary Fiber: 0g, Sugars: 19g); Protein: 0g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
💬 Uncle Dave says...
This is a great buttercream frosting.
From I Scream for Buttercream
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: cake, frosting, icing
🗂️ Categories: 🍰 Cakes, 🍨 Desserts
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Vanilla Buttercream Frosting was added on September 06, 2021 and last updated on November 01, 2025.
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