A classic vanilla buttercream frosting made with butter, confectioner's sugar, cream, and vanilla. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts with a smooth, fluffy texture.

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Nutrition

High in calories, sugar, and saturated fat with minimal protein or essential nutrients.

Calories	3850 kcal
Energy	16106 kJ
Protein	4 g
Total Fat	184 g
Saturated Fat	116 g
Trans Fat	0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	7 g
Monounsaturated Fat	48 g
Cholesterol	488 mg
Carbohydrate	454 g
Sugars	454 g
Dietary Fibre	0 g
Sodium	1170 mg

*per serving

VegetarianPescatarianHalalKosherNut FreePeanut FreeSesame FreeEgg FreeSoy FreeShellfish Free

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Buttercream Frosting

Preppy Kitchen (John Kanell)

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Name: Buttercream Frosting — Tasty Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: INGREDIENTS; 1 tablespoon Vanilla (15mL); 1 pound Confectioner's Sugar (454g); 1 cup Unsalted Butter (225g, room temperature); 3 tablespoon Heavy Whipping Cream (45mL); 0.5 teaspoon Salt

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Ingredients

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon Vanilla 15mL

1 pound Confectioner's Sugar 454g

1 cup Unsalted Butter 225g, room temperature

3 tablespoon Heavy Whipping Cream 45mL

0.5 teaspoon Salt

Equipment

Stand Mixer

Paddle attachment

Fine mesh sieve

Instructions

Whip the butter and salt for about a minute using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. You can use a hand mixer instead if needed.

Sift in the confectioner's sugar in several batches beating on low after each addition. Scrape the bowl down and repeat the process.

Add a tablespoon of the cream while mixing on low then add the vanilla. Beat until you have an even, fluffy consistency. You can add more cream or milk if desired for a thinner consistency.