Homemade Frosting
his easy Homemade Frosting Recipe is rich, creamy, fluffy, and made with simple pantry ingredients in just 10 minutes. Made with butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream, this classic buttercream frosting is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, and decorating desserts for birthdays and holidays. Better than store-bought frosting, this homemade vanilla frosting pipes beautifully and can easily be customized into chocolate, lemon, strawberry, or cookies and cream variations.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened (2 sticks)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-4 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- pinch of salt
- white gel optional. For bright white buttercream
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter for about 3 minutes until pale and fluffy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Slowly add the heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
- Beat on medium-high speed for another 2-3 minutes until light and airy.
See notes for additional information.
Notes
This recipe makes enough frosting for:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. Re-whip before using for the fluffiest texture.
Serving Size: Approximately 2 tablespoons
- 24 cupcakes with moderate frosting
- One 9x13 cake
- One two-layer 8-inch cake
- About 36 cookies
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. Re-whip before using for the fluffiest texture.
Nutritional Information Card
Homemade Frosting Recipe Yield: 24 servings (about 2 tablespoons per serving)Serving Size: Approximately 2 tablespoons
| Nutrient | Amount Per Serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 165 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 18 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.7 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 27 mg |
| Sodium | 18 mg |
| Potassium | 6 mg |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Vitamin A | 315 IU |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Calcium | 5 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
Entire Batch Nutrition
- Total Calories: Approximately 3,960 calories