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Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Buttercream Frosting Recipe

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This simple vanilla buttercream uses softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream. It whips into a smooth frosting that is ready to pipe onto cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts.
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Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Frosting
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g unsalted butter softened
  • 300 g powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 –3 tbsp heavy cream

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric hand mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Piping bag
  • Piping tip

Method
 

  1. Add the softened butter to a mixing bowl and beat until smooth and creamy.
    Buttercream Frosting Recipe
  2. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
    Buttercream Frosting Recipe
  3. Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
    Buttercream Frosting Recipe
  4. Add the heavy cream and mix until the buttercream is light, fluffy, and creamy.
    Buttercream Frosting Recipe
  5. Transfer the buttercream to a piping bag fitted with a piping tip.
    Buttercream Frosting Recipe
  6. The buttercream is ready to pipe and use.
    Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 21gFat: 12gSodium: 5mgSugar: 30g

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