Perfect Vanilla Frosting Recipe
Learn how to make the perfect vanilla frosting with this simple and delicious recipe. This creamy frosting is ideal for cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, adding a sweet and flavorful touch to your baked treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Frosts one 9x13-inch cake or 24 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Vanilla Frosting:
- 1 1/2 cups (339 g) (3 sticks) unsalted butter, cold
- 5 cups (650 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) heavy whipping cream (or milk)
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the Butter: Cut the butter into pieces. Using the paddle attachment, whip the butter for 5-7 minutes, scraping down the bowl occasionally, and beating until the butter looks light in color.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Add 2 cups of powdered sugar and mix on low speed until incorporated into the butter then add the vanilla extract and mix to combine. Beat for about 60 seconds.
- Mix Remaining Sugar: Next, add an additional 2 cups of powdered sugar and beat on low speed until sugar is incorporated. Increase speed to medium-high and beat for 3 minutes.
- Final Touches: Add the remaining 1 cup of powdered sugar along with the heavy whipping cream and salt. Beat on low until the ingredients start to mix together. Increase speed to medium-high and beat for another 3-5 minutes to whip additional air into the frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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