Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
This easy vanilla buttercream frosting is rich, creamy, and made with real vanilla beans. It’s super simple to make, perfect for piping onto cakes and cupcakes!
Servings 12 servings
Calories 164kcal
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter softened (see note)
- the seeds of two vanilla beans (or 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste)
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Using an electric mixer, cream together the butter, vanilla, and milk.
- One cup at a time, add powdered sugar until you achieve desired consistency. You’ll want it a little stiffer/thicker for piping.
Notes
- Yield: 1 1/2 cups, enough for a 9×13 cake or 12 cupcakes. Double recipe for a layer cake.
- Butter should be fairly firm, not completely mushy.
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