Basic Buttercream Frosting
This is the most basic buttercream frosting recipe that is perfect for frosting cakes, especially layer cakes, and cupcakes alike.
Servings: 6 Cups
Calories: 601kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 cup Whole Milk
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Place the butter, 1 cup of Powdered Sugar, milk, and vanilla extract into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Cover the edges of the bowl with a hand towel so the sugar doesn’t come out of the side and then beat on medium speed until fully combined.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, and beat after until fully combined.
Notes
THICKEN: To create a thicker more dense consistency to your frosting add more powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
THIN: To create a smoother softer consistency or if the frosting is too thick then add additional milk 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
FLAVOR: For a bolder flavor switch the vanilla extract for almond extract, which is a personal favorite of mine.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 601kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 36mg | Sugar: 80g | Vitamin A: 978IU | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg