Best Simple White Frosting Recipes

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FLUFFY WHITE FROSTING



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For a heavenly light and fluffy frosting, you can't top this cooked version. You'll definitely want to lick the beaters after whipping up this modern variation of the classic seven-minute frosting. -Georgia Bohmann, West Allis, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 large egg whites
1-1/3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a heatproof bowl of a stand mixer, whisk egg whites, sugar, water and cream of tartar until blended. Place over simmering water in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisking constantly, heat mixture until a thermometer reads 160°, 3-5 minutes., Remove from heat; add vanilla. With the whisk attachment of a stand mixer, beat on high speed until stiff glossy peaks form, about 7 minutes. Use immediately. Store frosted cake, uncovered, in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CLASSIC WHITE FROSTING



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This is the best classic white frosting for cakes and cupcakes.

Provided by RecipeGirl.com

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1½ cups (3 sticks) butter, (at room temperature)
6 cups powdered sugar ((16 ounces + 2 more cups))
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 to 4 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl (or in the bowl of a stand mixer), mix the butter until it is creamy and smooth.
  • Mix in the powdered sugar, a little at a time, adding in the vanilla and 2 tablespoons of milk a little at a time too. If the frosting is too thick, add up to 2 tablespoons more milk until you achieve the thickness and texture you're looking for.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 24 servings, Calories 220 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 102 mg, Sugar 29 g

FLUFFY WHITE FROSTING



Fluffy White Frosting image

This is the type of frosting that is cooked over the stove, then whipped. This goes well on almost any type of cake.

Provided by Vickie

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     White

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup white sugar
⅓ cup water
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, stir together the sugar, water and cream of tartar. Cook over medium-high heat until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is bubbly.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whip the egg whites and vanilla to soft peaks. Gradually add the sugar mixture while whipping constantly until stiff peaks form, about 7 to 10 minutes. Frost the cake of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 9.3 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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For many people, cake is just the delivery vehicle for the real star of the show-the frosting. If you agree, you'll love this five-star buttercream frosting recipe. It's rich, sweet and foolproof. With 4 ingredients and 10 minutes of effort, this vanilla buttercream frosting will be ready to turn any cake, cookie or cupcake into a special-occasion dessert-never underestimate the power of a good frosting! Memorize this recipe and you'll always have a frosting to complement whatever's for dessert. (P.S. If you fall for this recipe, you'll be glad to know there's a 2.0 version: Marshmallow Buttercream Frosting is a must try!)

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix powdered sugar and butter with spoon or electric mixer on low speed. Stir in vanilla and 1 tablespoon of the milk.
  • Gradually beat in just enough remaining milk to make frosting smooth and spreadable. If frosting is too thick, beat in more milk, a few drops at a time. If frosting becomes too thin, beat in a small amount of powdered sugar. Frosts 13x9-inch cake generously, or fills and frosts an 8- or 9-inch two-layer cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 35 mg, Sugar 29 g, TransFat 0 g

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