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buttercream frosting

The Ultimate Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Fast, simple and delicious buttercream frosting for cookies, cakes, and more!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 32 servings
Calories 97 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla or almond extract
  • 1-2 Tbsp heavy cream can substitute whipping cream or milk of choice
  • food coloring optional

Instructions
 

The Ultimate Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

  • In a standing mixer fitted with a whisk, mix together the sugar and butter. Mix on a low speed until well-blended and then increase speed to medium and beat for another 3 minutes until creamy.
  • Add vanilla and cream or milk, continuing to beat on medium speed for 1 minute more. You can add more cream if needed for spreading consistency.
  • If desired, add food coloring to frosting. If using multiple colors, be sure to separate into smaller bowls first.

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 1mgPotassium: 2mgSugar: 11gVitamin A: 184IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg
Keyword dairy, easy, easy dessert, frosting, gluten-free, no-bake
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