How to Make Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Buttercream frosting works well with a variety of baked goods.

Vanilla buttercream frosting is a traditional topping for cakes, cupcakes and other baked goods. This frosting has a rich, buttery flavor with a hint of vanilla. It is also simple to create as it does not require any actual cooking. Simply mix together a few common ingredients and you can have a delicious buttercream frosting in just a few minutes. You can even add your own spin and include any flavors you like such as coconut or almond.

Things You'll Need

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 5 tbsp. milk
• 1/2 tbsp. vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Cream the butter with a mixer or wooden spoon until smooth.

2. Add the sugar, salt, 3 tablespoons of milk and the vanilla. Continue stirring the frosting until all ingredients blend together and the frosting reaches the desired consistency.

3. Add the remaining milk if the frosting is too thick after blending all the ingredients together.

References

• Cooks: Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
• Savory Sweet Life: Classic Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
• Epicurious: Vanilla Butter Cream Frosting

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish