Buttercream Frosting
This classic buttercream frosting is rich, creamy, and perfectly sweet—ideal for topping cupcakes, layer cakes, or cookies. Made with butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a splash of milk or cream, it whips up into a smooth, spreadable consistency that’s easy to pipe and customize. Whether you keep it simple or add color and flavor variations, it’s a versatile favorite that delivers crowd-pleasing results every time.
Servings 24 servings
Calories 127kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter softened
- 4 ⅔ cup powdered sugar
- 3-4 Tbsp milk
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Put butter in bowl and beat with electric mixer until fluffy. Then add about half the powdered sugar. Then beat in 1 Tablespoon milk and the vanilla. Slowly add in the rest of the powdered sugar. Add more milk if needed. Add food coloring if desired. (This will be enough to lightly frost 18 cupcakes, double it is you want it piped on high)
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 5mg | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.02mg