Perfect American Buttercream Frosting
Elevate your desserts with our perfect (foolproof!) American Buttercream Frosting recipe. Easy to follow, customizable, and perfect for piping or spreading. Bonus? It's ready in 10 minutes or LESS!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 1106kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ cups unsalted butter room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons whole milk
- ⅝ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitter with the flat beater (k beater, paddle attachment), combine butter and powdered sugar.
- Beat until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
- Add vanilla and milk.
- Beat until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
Notes
- Important Note: Use room temperature butter (about 70℉/21℃).
- Quantity: This recipe should make enough to frost 10-14 cupcakes, depending on how much frosting you pipe/spread onto each cupcake. This recipe should also be enough to frost a thin layer onto a 9x13 sheet cake.
- Powdered Sugar: If your sugar is lumpy, we recommend sifting it 1-2x before using.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 1106kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 72g | Saturated Fat: 45g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 552mg | Potassium: 31mg | Sugar: 118g | Vitamin A: 2238IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.1mg