Name: Homemade Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 4 cups powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream; Pinch of salt

Learn how to make a creamy and flavorful vanilla buttercream frosting from scratch. This easy-to-follow recipe will show you the steps to create a perfect topping for your cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. The smooth and fluffy texture combined with the sweet vanilla flavor will elevate any dessert to the next level. Don't settle for store-bought frosting when you can whip up this delectable homemade version in no time!

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2-3 tablespoons heavy cream
Pinch of salt

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined.
Add heavy cream, starting with 2 tablespoons, and mix on low speed. Gradually increase the speed to medium-high until the frosting is light and fluffy. Add more cream if necessary to achieve the desired consistency.
Once the frosting is ready, use it to frost your favorite cakes, cupcakes, or cookies.
Store any leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Interesting Facts

Using unsalted butter allows you to control the amount of salt in the frosting, resulting in a perfectly balanced flavor.

Sifting the powdered sugar before adding it to the butter helps prevent lumps and ensures a smooth frosting.

Adding heavy cream gives the frosting a rich and creamy texture, but you can substitute it with milk if preferred.

You can easily customize this recipe by adding food coloring or different flavor extracts to create variations of buttercream frosting.