Homemade Buttercream Frosting

When it comes to frosting, there are many types of frosting. One of the most popular types of frosting is Buttercream Frosting. With frostings, you can add coloring, you can add flavoring, or keep it vanilla. Buttercream Frosting is super easy to make.

This is a common frosting that is used on most baked goods sold. Unless a different one is requested, you would receive Buttercream due to the ease of making it, the budget-friendly ingredients, and the wonderful flavor.

This is a frosting that is commonly made at home and also for those who have the ability to decorate their own baked goods. All it takes is powdered sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and a small amount of milk.

That is it! You have the most flavorful and common type of frosting for all types of desserts.

If you’re looking for a tasty frosting that will impress your friends and family, give this recipe a try!

What is your favorite type of frosting? Let us know in the comments below.

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Why would I want to use this recipe?

This recipe is super easy and is the most common frosting that is made. You can change it up how you like by adding fruit or food coloring.

Different Ways To Use This Frosting

You can frost any of these delicious desserts with this buttercream frosting. Feel free to try out any of these desserts and whip up this buttercream frosting.

• Mandarin Cupcakes
• Cream Cheese Pound Cake
• Italian Cream Cake
• Lemon Cookies

Is this recipe versatile at all?

You could use full-fat butter, you could choose low-fat. You can add flavoring, fruit, coloring or just sprinkle with nonpareils when done adding the frosting.

Try my chocolate buttercream recipe as well for another tasty buttercream frosting recipe.

Ingredients

• Butter
• Heavy whipping cream
• Powdered sugar
• Vanilla extract

How To Make Buttercream Frosting

Step 1. Creamy the butter until fluffy and smooth. 

Step 2. Mix in the vanilla.

Step 3. Add the powdered sugar to the mixture a small amount at a time until well combined. 

Step 4. Pour in the heavy whipping cream, and blend until smooth and fluffy. 

Step 5. Use as needed.

Step 6. This Buttercream frosting is a versatile and delicious way to top off any cake or cupcake, I love it, use it as you see fit.

homemade buttercream frosting

Servings: 18

This recipe is super easy and is the most common frosting that is made. You can change it up how you like by adding fruit or food coloring.

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Ingredients 

• 1 c Butter, unsalted and softened
• 2 tbsp Heavy whipping cream
• 3 c Powdered sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract

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Instructions

• Creamy the butter until fluffy and smooth.
• Mix in the vanilla.
• Add the powdered sugar to the mixture a small amount at a time until well combined.
• Pour in the heavy whipping cream, and blend until smooth and fluffy.
• Use as needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 20mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 47IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.01mg

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How should I store this frosting?

This frosting does contain butter. It should be kept stored in the refrigerator. You can store it for up to 1 week.

Can this frosting be placed in the freezer to be stored?

If you place the frosting into an airtight container, this Buttercream Frosting can be stored in the freezer for 3 months.

Does this frosting spoil if I leave the cake on the counter?

The frosting can be left on the counter for up to two days. Any longer than that and it is best to store the frosting in the refrigerator, as well as cake or cupcakes that are frosted.

More good dessert ideas?

Rum Layer Cake Recipe with Coconut Rum Frosting – Mind-blowing delicious!

Yellow Cake with Peanut butter Frosting – One of my favorites!

Eggnog Cupcake with Rum Infused Frosting – Perfect for the holiday season.