Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe
Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe made with simple ingredients that can be piped or easily spread with a knife. This smooth and creamy buttercream sets up nicely and crusts slightly, making it perfect for base layers and decorating.
Servings 24 servings
Calories 82kcal
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup softened butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Soften the butter for 1-2 hours. It should be cool to the touch at room temperature.
- Add the softened butter to a large mixing bowl.
- Sift the powdered sugar into the mixing bowl.
- Blend the butter and sugar until rough clumps begin to form.
- Add the vanilla and milk; beaut until the frosting is smooth and of spreading consistency.
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Notes
Slowly add more powdered sugar or milk as needed to reach desired consistency.
This recipe makes enough frosting to spread on 24 cupcakes. If you wish to pipe taller frosting or frost a two layer cake, I would increase the recipe to:
½ cup butter
4 ½ cups powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla
3 tbsp milk
4 ½ cups powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla
3 tbsp milk