Basic Vanilla Buttercream
Basic Vanilla Buttercream is a classic frosting that can elevate any dessert, from cakes to cupcakes. With its rich vanilla flavor and smooth, creamy texture, this versatile buttercream is perfect for birthdays, weddings, or simply indulging at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
- 32 ounces confectioners' sugar (sifted)
- 2 tablespoons whole milk (up to ½ cup)
- Pinch kosher salt
Instructions
- Beat the softened unsalted butter in a stand mixer with the whisk attachment on medium-high speed until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add the vanilla extract and mix briefly.
- Gradually add the sifted confectioners' sugar while mixing on low speed until combined.
- Slowly pour in the milk and add a pinch of kosher salt, scraping down the bowl as necessary.
- Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and whip for at least 3 minutes until fluffy; longer if desired for an even lighter texture.
- Adjust consistency with additional milk as needed before decorating your desserts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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