Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Total Time
20 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Rating
4.95 out of 5 stars
(56)
Ingredients
20 servings
- 1 1/2 cups (340g) butter, (at room temperature (3 sticks)*)
- 4 1/2 cups (570g) powdered sugar
- 3 - 4 Tbsp heavy cream
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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Preparation
Step 1
In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, using the paddle or whisk attachment whip butter on medium-high speed (if using whisk attachment whip on high speed) until nearly white and very fluffy, about 7 - 8 minutes, frequently scrapping down the sides of the bowl.
Step 2
Add in powdered sugar, heavy cream and vanilla extract and mix on low speed until blended, then increase speed to medium and beat until very light and fluffy, about 5 - 6 minutes, frequently scraping down the sides of the bowl.
Step 3
Immediately spread over cooled cake or cupcakes.
Step 4
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