Description
Heavenly “vanilla buttercream frosting” delivers silky smoothness perfect for cake lovers and dessert enthusiasts. Creamy layers of sweet elegance promise rich indulgence you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (340 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 to 5 cups (480–600 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
Liquid Ingredients:
- 3–4 tablespoons (45–60 milliliters) heavy cream or whole milk
Instructions
- Cream softened butter using an electric mixer until it transforms into a pale, airy texture with voluminous peaks.
- Incorporate powdered sugar systematically, blending each addition thoroughly to prevent lumpy inconsistencies and achieve a silky smooth foundation.
- Introduce salt and pure vanilla extract, creating depth of flavor while maintaining a delicate balance of sweetness.
- Stream in heavy cream or milk, whipping the mixture at high velocity to create a luxurious, cloud-like consistency that holds its shape.
- Assess the frosting’s texture, adjusting liquid volume to ensure spreadable yet stable performance – ideal for piping or layering on cakes and cupcakes.
Notes
- Choose room temperature butter for the smoothest, most luxurious texture that blends effortlessly.
- Sift powdered sugar before adding to prevent lumps and create an ultra-silky frosting consistency.
- Use pure vanilla extract for the most authentic, rich flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- Adjust cream or milk quantity based on desired spreading or piping thickness, making it versatile for different cake decorating techniques.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 1120
- Sugar: 210 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 90 g
- Saturated Fat: 56 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 34 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 210 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 280 mg