Description
This is a simple and easy recipe for classic buttercream frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Gradually add the milk, mixing until the desired consistency is reached.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Use to frost your favorite cakes or cupcakes.
Notes
- For a thicker frosting, use less milk.
- For a thinner frosting, use more milk.
- You can add food coloring to make different colors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: buttercream, frosting, easy, simple, cake, cupcake