This smooth, creamy, Fluffy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting can be made with a few simple ingredients in under 10 minutes! Use it to frost cakes, cupcakes and more.
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What’s the most memorable thing about a cake? For most people, it’s the frosting. While the entire dessert should taste amazing, it’s the frosting that can really take the cake...literally! Your choice of frosting can make or break the entire dish.
An all-time favorite frosting type is made with buttercream because it produces such a rich and sugary flavor mixed with a soft, creamy texture. It melts in your mouth, making it a highly sought-after dessert topping for many baked goods.
This recipe can frost 1-2 cakes or 24 cupcakes at a time. (But let’s be honest, we all love eating it right out of the mixing bowl, too).
You may also enjoy this Easy Cream Cheese Frosting, Fluffy Matcha Buttercream Frosting, How to Make Coffee Buttercream Frosting and Lemon Ganache Frosting.
Why You Should Try This Recipe
- It is quick to make, the instructions are easy to follow and it tastes delicious.
- The frosting is smooth and creamy and can be used to frost various desserts.
- You can add a few drops of food coloring to change the color.
- You can half, double, or triple this recipe to frost desserts.
Fluffy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Ingredients
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Unsalted butter: Ensure the butter is at room temperature to achieve smooth textures.
- Icing sugar: Sift the icing sugar to remove lumps and dirt.
- Vanilla essence
- Double cream: Use full-fat cream to loosen the texture of the frosting.
Tips and Substitutions
- Weighing scale: Weigh the ingredients to ensure the measurements are correct.
- Room temperature: Use room-temperature ingredients to achieve a smooth and consistent texture.
- Sifting: Sift dry ingredients using a sieve to remove lumps and dirt. This will result in a smooth, flawless frosting.
How to Make Fluffy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
- Add unsalted butter to a large bowl and whisk quickly for 1 minute.
2. Then, add half of the icing sugar and whisk on medium speed for 3 minutes. Whisk the icing sugar and butter for a couple more minutes.
3. Whisk the icing sugar and butter for a couple more minutes and add the remaining icing sugar. Then, add vanilla essence and double cream.
4. Whisk for 3-5 minutes or until spreadable.
5. Make sure you scrape down the sides with a spatula to ensure that the buttercream is mixed properly.
6. The buttercream should be smooth and spreadable.
7. Vanilla buttercream frosting is typically used to decorate cakes and cupcakes! Use it to frost this Rainbow Layer Cake with Sprinkles.
Recipe FAQs
It combines softened butter, icing sugar, vanilla, milk or cream.
If the buttercream has a loose consistency, add ¼ cup of icing sugar to thicken it and mix for two minutes or until incorporated. If it is still thin, add more icing sugar and mix until you achieve your desired consistency.
If sealed in an air-tight container, buttercream frosting can last in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. If it’s already been put on top of your cake, it doesn’t need to be stored in the fridge as long as it’s covered up. However, you should eat it within a few days.
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Fluffy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Electric Hand Mixer
- Spoon or Spatula
Ingredients
- 350 g unsalted butter room temperature
- 650 g Icing sugar sifted
- 1.5 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 4 tablespoon double cream
Instructions
- Add butter to a large bowl and whisk on a low speed for 1 minute. Then add half of the icing sugar and whisk on a medium speed for 3 minutes.
- Add the remaining icing sugar, vanilla essence, and double cream. Whisk for 3-5 minutes or until spreadable.
- Use as desired!
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