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Very close up view of vanilla frosting on a sugar cookie to show lots of vanilla bean flecks.
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Very Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Double vanilla in this very vanilla buttercream frosting makes it completely irresistible. It's perfect on cookies, cakes, and anything else.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 164kcal
Author Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • the seeds of two vanilla beans
  • 2 tablespoons milk or cream
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Using an electric mixer, cream together butter, vanilla, milk and vanilla beans.
  • One cup at a time, add powdered sugar, beating well, until you achieve desired consistency. You’ll want it a little stiffer/thicker for piping (mine was a little soft to hold its exact shape after piping).

Notes

  • Yield: 1 1/2 cups, enough for a 9x13 cake or 12 cupcakes. Double recipe for a layer cake.
  • If you prefer, omit vanilla beans and increase vanilla extract to 2 teaspoons.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 6mg | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 162IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg