Description
A simple and delicious buttercream frosting recipe perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Beat the softened butter in a large bowl until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, beating until smooth and well combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- If the frosting is too thick, add a little more milk, one teaspoon at a time. If it’s too thin, add more powdered sugar, one tablespoon at a time.
- Frost your cooled cake or cupcakes.
Notes
- Ensure your butter is softened, not melted, for the best texture.
- You can adjust the amount of milk to achieve your desired consistency.
- Add food coloring or other flavorings as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: buttercream frosting, easy frosting, cake frosting, vanilla frosting, simple frosting recipe