Best 9 Fluffy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipes

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Searching for a recipe that helps you achieve a light, airy, and irresistibly smooth vanilla buttercream frosting? Look no further! This article presents a collection of carefully curated recipes, each with unique tips and techniques to guide you in creating the perfect fluffy vanilla buttercream frosting. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, these recipes will empower you with the knowledge and confidence to elevate your cakes, cupcakes, and other sweet treats to new heights of deliciousness. So, prepare your mixing bowls, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey that will transform your desserts into unforgettable masterpieces.

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EASY VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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After trying a few buttercream frosting recipes, this easy buttercream frosting takes the cake with its unmatchable homemade taste. With a few simple variations, you can come up with different colors and flavors. -Diana Wilson, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield About 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup butter, softened
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

FLUFFY VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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This fluffy vanilla buttercream recipe is perfect for piping and works great with the viva paper towel method! Good flavor, and contains shortening which makes is a bit more heat resistant.

Provided by Melissa Diamond

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs. confectioners' sugar 910 g
1/2 cup (1 stick) (113 g ) unsalted butter softened (soften on countertop rather than microwave for best results)
1 1/2 cups solid vegetable shortening (such as Crisco or Trex) 286 g. or 10 oz. by weight. ** If using hi ratio shortening, see below)
2 Tablespoons clear vanilla extract 24 g
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring (if you are leaving out the butter and using all shortening)
1/4 teaspoons lemon or almond extract 1 g (OPTIONAL )
1/4 cup milk ( 57 g) any milk is fine but I like milk with higher fat content. You could substitute water too (See below)
1/2 teaspoon salt to cut the sweetness. We use popcorn salt because of its fine grain. If using table salt, you can dissolve it in the milk before adding.

Steps:

  • Cream butter, shortening , salt and extracts until creamy and smooth.
  • Add powdered sugar and milk. Mix thoroughly on medium speed for approximately 8 minutes. For the last two minutes decrease the mixing speed to VERY SLOW ( number 2 speed on a KitchenAid) until creamy and smooth. Scrape the sides of the bowl occasionally during the mixing process.

QUICK VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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Whip up a top-rated, five-star recipe for Quick Vanilla Buttercream Frosting that's fluffy, light and a versatile addition to any cake.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 12m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a standing mixer fitted with a whisk, mix together sugar and butter. Mix on low speed until well blended and then increase speed to medium and beat for another 3 minutes.
  • Add vanilla and cream and continue to beat on medium speed for 1 minute more, adding more cream if needed for spreading consistency.

FLUFFY VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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Use this vanilla Fluffy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting when making any of your favorite cupcakes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes     Fillings & Frostings     Buttercream Frosting Recipes

Yield Makes 5 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 sticks (1 pound) unsalted butter, softened
6 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Put butter in bowl of an electric mixer. Beat on medium-high speed until pale and creamy, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to medium; add sugar 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well, about 5 minutes total. Add vanilla and salt. Raise speed to medium-high; beat until smooth, about 1 minute more.

FLUFFY BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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The secret of this light frosting is to mix it with a mixer for the recommended time at high speed. This incorporates air to make it light. 1-1/2 cups frosting is enough to frost the top of one 9 inch cake.

Provided by Dee Akeson

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Buttercream

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg white
½ tablespoon water
3 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in bowl. Beat at low speed to mix. Beat at high speed until smooth and fluffy, approximately 5-10 minutes. If too stiff, beat in a few drops of water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 9.2 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 30.4 mg, Sugar 23.6 g

VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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For many people, cake is just the delivery vehicle for the real star of the show-the frosting. If you agree, you'll love this five-star buttercream frosting recipe. It's rich, sweet and foolproof. With 4 ingredients and 10 minutes of effort, this vanilla buttercream frosting will be ready to turn any cake, cookie or cupcake into a special-occasion dessert-never underestimate the power of a good frosting! Memorize this recipe and you'll always have a frosting to complement whatever's for dessert. (P.S. If you fall for this recipe, you'll be glad to know there's a 2.0 version: Marshmallow Buttercream Frosting is a must try!)

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix powdered sugar and butter with spoon or electric mixer on low speed. Stir in vanilla and 1 tablespoon of the milk.
  • Gradually beat in just enough remaining milk to make frosting smooth and spreadable. If frosting is too thick, beat in more milk, a few drops at a time. If frosting becomes too thin, beat in a small amount of powdered sugar. Frosts 13x9-inch cake generously, or fills and frosts an 8- or 9-inch two-layer cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 35 mg, Sugar 29 g, TransFat 0 g

QUICK AND ALMOST-PROFESSIONAL BUTTERCREAM ICING



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After failing to find the perfect recipe for buttercream icing, I found one that worked for me and then added my own two cents.

Provided by xoshadyxo

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Buttercream

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons milk
3 drops food coloring, or as needed

Steps:

  • Cream room temperature butter with a hand mixer, the paddle attachment of a stand mixer, or a wooden spoon until smooth and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until fully incorporated. Beat in vanilla extract.
  • Pour in milk and beat for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Add food coloring, if using, and beat for thirty seconds until smooth or until desired color is reached.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 83.7 mg, Sugar 31 g

FLUFFY VANILLA FROSTING



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Memories of childhood birthday cakes will be evoked by this sweet and Fluffy Vanilla Frosting, made quickly with just three ingredients and a handheld mixer (a standing mixer will take even less time). This frosting can also be tinted with food color; add a drop at a time and stir with a flexible spatula until well combined before adding more.This recipe is from "Martha Stewart's Cupcakes."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 pound (4 cups) confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • With an electric mixer, beat butter on medium-high speed until pale and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  • Reduce speed to medium. Add the confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down sides of bowl as needed; after every two additions, raise speed to high and beat 10 seconds to aerate frosting, then return to medium-high. This process should take about 5 minutes. Frosting will be very pale and fluffy.
  • Add vanilla, and beat until frosting is smooth. If not using immediately, frosting can be refrigerated up to 10 days in an airtight container. Before using, bring to room temperature, and beat on low speed until smooth again, about 5 minutes.

VEGAN BASIC VANILLA FLUFFY BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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From Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero's book "Vegan Cupcakes Take Over The World". This easy "buttercream" frosting is as good (if not better) then any other I've ever had. I was very pleasantly surprised when I first made it! I defy you to tell the difference!

Provided by Nikoma

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup vegan margarine (Earth Balance)
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup plain soymilk (or almond milk)

Steps:

  • Beat the shortening and margarine together until well combined (about 5 minutes).
  • Add the sugar, and beat for about 3 more minutes.
  • Add vanilla and soy milk.
  • Beat an additional 5-7 minutes until fluffy!
  • This is enough to frost your average 13x9 cake, or at least 12 cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.9, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 3.3, Carbohydrate 35.3, Sugar 34.5, Protein 0.2

Tips:

  • To make the frosting ahead of time, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • If the frosting is too thick, add a little bit of milk until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • If the frosting is too thin, add a little bit of powdered sugar until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • For a richer frosting, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • For a lighter frosting, use low-fat milk instead of whole milk.
  • Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract for a more flavorful frosting.
  • For a chocolate frosting, add 1/2 cup of cocoa powder to the frosting.
  • For a strawberry frosting, add 1/2 cup of mashed strawberries to the frosting.
  • For a mint frosting, add 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract to the frosting.
  • Use a piping bag to decorate cakes and cupcakes with the frosting.

Conclusion:

Vanilla cream frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used on a variety of cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to suit your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a perfect vanilla cream frosting every time.

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