Description
Buttercream Frosting is a creamy, dreamy topping that transforms any dessert into a delightful masterpiece. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, this easy-to-make frosting features a rich vanilla flavor and a smooth texture that can be customized with vibrant colors to suit any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or just want to add a sweet touch to your baked goods, this Buttercream Frosting is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar (plus additional if needed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 Tbsp milk
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, blend 1/2 cup softened butter with 1 cup powdered sugar using a hand or stand mixer on low speed.
- Add 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1/2 Tbsp milk while gradually incorporating the remaining 1 cup powdered sugar until fully combined.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more milk for thinner frosting or more powdered sugar for thickness.
- Mix in food coloring until you achieve your desired color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg