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Classic Buttercream Frosting

A classic frosting perfect for cakes, cookies or just about anything, this EASY Buttercream Frosting is made with only 5 ingredients!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buttercream frosting, classic buttercream frosting
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 3720kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons real vanilla extract or clear vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or a large mixing bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
  • Add the vanilla and salt and then powdered sugar one cup at a time until blended. Mixture will be thick.
  • Pour in the cream and beat until it becomes light and fluffy, approximately 4 minutes.
  • Add desired food coloring. Gel works best to not change the consistency.
  • If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how they were in the comments or star ratings!

Nutrition

Calories: 3720kcal | Carbohydrates: 482g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 206g | Saturated Fat: 130g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 53g | Trans Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 555mg | Sodium: 633mg | Potassium: 133mg | Sugar: 472g | Vitamin A: 6547IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg