Vanilla Buttercream
- 5m Prep Time
- 0sCook Time
- 5m Ready In
Rich and creamy vanilla buttercream frosting, ready in 5 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- heavy cream
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- Gel food coloring
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 4 of 6 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 64.9 mg
- Iron: 0.34 mg
- Magnesium: 6.1 mg
- Phosphorus: 59.4 mg
- Potassium: 83.5 mg
- Zinc: 0.28 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1 lb confectioners' sugar
- heavy cream
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- Gel food coloring
Prepare
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Sift confectioners' sugar into a bowl and set aside.
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Step 2.
Using an electric mixer, beat unsalted butter in a large bowl on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes.
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Step 3.
Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add the sifted confectioners' sugar, alternating with 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream. Mix in 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt. Increase speed to high and beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Divide and tint with gel food coloring as desired.