Fluffy Vanilla Frosting

4.60 from 10 ratings

This easy-to-make vanilla frosting is the ultimate dessert baking staple that perfectly pairs with your favorite cake, cookies, cupcakes, or brownies. Make it in one bowl in just 10 minutes.

Prep Time10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy vanilla frosting, vanilla buttercream frosting, vanilla frosting

Servings: cups

Author: Beth

Equipment

Ingredients

1 ½ cups (339g) unsalted butter room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
⅛ tsp salt
2-3 cups (227-339g) powdered sugar
1-2 Tbsp heavy cream or milk

Instructions

Beat butter, vanilla extract, and salt on medium speed for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
1 1/2 cups (339g) unsalted butter, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 1/8 tsp salt
Gradually add powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of milk or cream, mixing on low until smooth. Adjust sweetness by adding more powdered sugar if desired. If too thick, thin with 1 additional tablespoon of milk or cream.
2-3 cups (227-339g) powdered sugar, 1-2 Tbsp heavy cream or milk
If you want to add food coloring, do so now.
If you want an extra fluffy frosting, add in 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream when adding the last bit of powdered sugar. Whip for 3-4 minutes.

Notes

This frosting recipe makes enough frosting to frost 12 cupcakes or a two layer 8 inch cake.

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