Fluffy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting (no egg)
Vanilla buttercream is my favorite frosting because it's easy, delicious, and versatile. You'll love how quickly you can whip up batches of this frosting for cupcake decorating or cake filling. This is the perfect buttercream frosting.
Ingredients
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 sticks of unsalted butter softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Fit an electric handheld mixer or standing mixer with the whisk attachment. If using a handheld mixer, grab a large bowl. If using a standing mixer, fit the equipment with a large metal or glass bowl.
- Add the softened butter to the bowl and beat until smooth and creamy. This takes about three minutes. Scrap down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
- Add half the powdered sugar, cream, vanilla extract, and salt and beat slowly until the ingredients are semi-combined. Turn up the speed to medium and beat until creamy.
- Add the other half of the powdered sugar and mix on medium speed. If the mixture is too thick, add a teaspoon more cream. If the mixture is too thin, add ½ cup powdered sugar.
- Continue until you get the desired consistency. Once the buttercream consistency looks good, stop whipping.
Notes
Careful not to overwhip the buttercream because that will create air bubbles.
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