Best Yummy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipes

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THE BEST VANILLA FROSTING



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This Perfect Vanilla Frosting Recipe recipe is very versatile. It's a basic vanilla buttercream using butter and powdered sugar. This is the perfect frosting for piping cupcakes and cake decorating.

Provided by Julianne Dell

Categories     Frosting

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cup (339 g) (3 sticks) unsalted butter, cold.
5 cups (650 g) powdered sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons (12 ml) pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons (30ml) heavy whipping cream (or milk)
Pinch of salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut the butter into pieces. Using the paddle attachment, whip the butter for 5-7 minutes, scraping down the bowl occasionally, beating until the butter look light in color.
  • Add 2 cups of powdered sugar and mix on low speed until incorporated into the butter then add the vanilla extract and mix to combine. Beat for about 60 seconds.
  • Next, add an additional 2 cups of powdered sugar and beat on low speed until sugar is incorporated. Increase speed to medium-high and beat for 3 minutes.
  • Add last 1 cup powdered sugar along with the heavy whipping cream and salt. Beat on low until the ingredients start to mix together. Increase speed to medium-high and beat for another 3-5 minutes to whip additional air into the frosting.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/2 cup, Calories 540 calories, Sugar 65.4g, Sodium 6.1mg, Fat 31.3g, SaturatedFat 19.5g, Carbohydrate 66.7g, Cholesterol 83.2mg

WHIPPED VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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Light and airy vanilla frosting that's perfect for cakes, cupcakes and more!

Provided by Annalise

Categories     Dessert

Time 7m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups powdered sugar ((1 lb, 455 grams), sifted after measuring)
1 cup unsalted butter ((2 sticks, 226 grams), at room temperature)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract (, optional, but highly recommended!)

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with a hand-held mixer, mix all of the ingredients on low speed until it starts to come together.
  • Increase speed to high and beat for 4-5 minutes until frosting is fluffy, pausing once or twice to scrape the bowl down.
  • (Optional Step) The frosting will be very airy with lots of bubbles. To achieve a smooth frosting, beat it with a wooden spoon by hand for 2-3 minutes. This will push all of those air bubbles out.
  • Use frosting as desired to cover cakes, cupcakes, cookies, etc. This is enough frosting for a double layer 8 or 9-inch cake, 2 dozen cupcakes, or 2 dozen 4-inch cookies.
  • Store frosting at room temperature for 1-2 days, in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to several months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621 kcal, Carbohydrate 80 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 58 mg, Sugar 78 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

EASY VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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After trying a few buttercream frosting recipes, this easy buttercream frosting takes the cake with its unmatchable homemade taste. With a few simple variations, you can come up with different colors and flavors. -Diana Wilson, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield About 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup butter, softened
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SIMPLE AND DELICIOUS BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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I decided on a whim yesterday that I wanted to make cupcakes for Canada Day. I didn't have time to buy frosting before getting ready for the fireworks show, so I ended up making my own with ingredients I already had. I was shocked at how quick and easy this was! This basic vanilla recipe makes enough to cover a dozen cupcakes, but feel free to double it (for cakes), triple it, add food coloring or different flavor extracts. If you find this too sweet, you can add a dash of salt to the milk or the vanilla. Personally I like it sweet, and I used salted butter, so I didn't find it necessary.

Provided by Denise

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Buttercream

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 tablespoons salted butter
5 tablespoons shortening
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Beat butter and shortening together with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Beat the vanilla extract into the butter mixture. Add sugar, one cup at a time, beating on medium speed until fully incorporated. Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, beating on high until fully incorporated and you have frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 12.9 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 35.4 mg, Sugar 20.6 g

YUMMY VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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You'll never grab a can of icing again once you try this creamy, smooth buttercream recipe! Homemade frosting is so easy and this recipe is no exception. Bakery quality, it's the perfect frosting for spreading or piping. The flavor is rich with a hint of butter but mostly you taste vanilla. Make a boxed cake, ice, and pipe it...

Provided by Sherry Symmonds

Categories     Cakes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 c Crisco
1/2 c unsalted butter, room temperature
2 tsp meringue powder
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp butter flavor extract
3 c powdered sugar
2 Tbsp water

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, mix Crisco and butter at high speed until smooth and fluffy (about three or four minutes).
  • 2. Reduce mixer speed to low and add meringue powder.
  • 3. Add extracts. Increase speed and blend for another minute.
  • 4. Reduce mixer speed to low again and begin to add powdered sugar, one cup at a time. You will probably need to stop and scrape down the sides with a spatula to ensure all the powdered sugar gets blended.
  • 5. Once all the powdered sugar has been added, check the consistency. You should be able to easily frost a cake without worrying that you are going to tear the cake or cause it to crumble. If it is too stiff, add the water and blend. I would start with half the water and see how it is before adding the rest of it. The humidity can really make this vary, so don't assume that what worked last time will work exactly the same again.
  • 6. Your end result should be fluffy, smooth, tasty, and more than enough to frost a 9-inch round layer cake or a 9 X 13 cake.

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