10-Minute Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Quick and easy vanilla buttercream frosting that elevates any baked good.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 3 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2–4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add heavy cream or milk a tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Beat on high speed for 3-5 minutes until fluffy.
- Use immediately or store in the refrigerator.
Notes
If the frosting is too runny, add more powdered sugar until the right consistency is reached. For a less sweet frosting, reduce powdered sugar and increase butter or add a pinch of salt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg