How to Make a Quick and Easy Buttercream Frosting
With this quick and easy buttercream frosting recipe, you can make a delicious homemade frosting in minutes. The recipe calls for just a few basic ingredients that you probably already have on hand. Follow these steps, and you'll have a light and fluffy buttercream frosting for your favorite cakes and cupcakes.
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
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With a stand mixer or a hand mixer, beat the room temperature butter on low speed until light and fluffy.
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Gradually add in the powdered sugar and salt and continue mixing on low speed. Once all of the sugar is incorporated into the butter, increase the speed to medium and mix for about two minutes.
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Add in the vanilla and milk and continue mixing on medium speed for about a minute or until light and fluffy. If the buttercream frosting is too thick, gradually add in more milk until you reach a more spreadable consistency.
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Spread this quick and easy buttercream frosting on your favorite cake or cupcakes and enjoy!
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Tips & Warnings
If you won't be using the buttercream frosting right away, you can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days. When you are ready to use it, bring the frosting to room temperature and mix with your stand mixer or hand mixer until light and fluffy.
Make sure you use room temperature butter so your frosting has the right texture.
