Favorite American Buttercream Recipe
Learn how to make your own delicious American buttercream frosting with this easy and versatile recipe. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 4 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert, Frosting
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (three sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons almond extract
- 6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Beat the Butter: Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment (or a hand held mixer) beat the butter on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy.
- Mix Ingredients: Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the powdered sugar, vanilla and almond extracts, and heavy cream. Mix on low speed until incorporated.
- Whip the Frosting: Increase speed to medium-high and whip until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes, scraping sides of the bowl as needed.
- Adjust Sweetness: Add a pinch of salt if the frosting is too sweet. You can also add coloring, if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: American buttercream, frosting, dessert, cake, cupcake, vanilla, almond, easy recipe
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