Basic Vanilla Buttercream
Basic Vanilla Buttercream is the quintessential frosting that transforms any cake, cupcake, or cookie into a delightful treat. With its rich vanilla flavor and smooth, creamy texture, this buttercream is perfect for birthdays, weddings, or simply indulging in your favorite desserts. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up this versatile frosting at home, making it easy to customize with different flavors or colors. Whether you’re spreading it on layered cakes or piping it onto cupcakes, this easy vanilla buttercream will elevate your baking experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- 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 bowl on medium-high speed until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the sifted confectioners' sugar and whole milk while mixing on low speed. Scrape the bowl frequently.
- Increase speed to medium-high and whip for at least 3 minutes until airy and fluffy.
- If too thick, gradually mix in additional milk until desired consistency is reached.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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