Buttercream Frosting
Buttercream Frosting is a creamy delight that transforms any dessert into a showstopper. This versatile frosting is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, allowing you to unleash your creativity with flavors and colors. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this sweet treat in no time. Customize it to suit your occasion by adding different extracts or food colorings for a vibrant touch. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or hosting a festive gathering, this Buttercream Frosting will be the highlight of your desserts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar (plus 2–3 tablespoons additional if needed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 tablespoon milk
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter and 1 cup powdered sugar, blending until creamy.
- Add vanilla extract and milk; gradually mix in the remaining powdered sugar until well combined.
- Adjust consistency with more milk or powdered sugar until desired thickness is achieved.
- Mix in food coloring until evenly distributed for your preferred hue.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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