Gale Gands' vanilla buttercream frosting is a sweet classic, the perfect finishing touch for cupcakes or cakes and cookies. This frosting is made with butter, confectioners' sugar, milk, and plenty of vanilla extract. However, some people only have access to heavy cream or sour cream. Always having the right ingredients on hand is impossible. The simpler the recipe, the more likely you are to have everything you need already in your kitchen.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GALE GAND'S - QUICK VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
I have made many different variations of buttercream frosting because it is my husband's favorite. I have to say, I like this best. I made 1 1/2 x recipe to frost a double layer 9" cake.
Provided by Chicagoland Chef du
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 1 ddouble layer cake, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
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.
VANILLA BUTTERCREAM
Steps:
- In a saucepan, place the sugar and carefully pour the water around the edge. Using your finger, make an X in the pan to help the water gently mix with the sugar. Bring to a boil and cook to softball stage (235 degrees F.)
- Meanwhile, whip the egg whites in a mixer with a whip attachment until light and fluffy. When sugar is at the softball stage, slowly pour it into the bowl down the side and continue whipping, adding vanilla, until incorporated and then cooled.
- Add the butter 1 cube at a time while whipping until it is a thick butter cream (check flavor and consistency of butter cream before continuing to add butter, as not all of the 2 cups may be needed).
- Keep at room temperature while frosting the cake.
FUDGE FROSTING
This frosting uses flour to thicken it and keep it together, rather than the cooked protein structure of egg whites (Classic Butter Cream and 7 Minute Frosting), or the strong bond between butter and air (Classic Butter Cream and Quick Vanilla Butter Cream). After making all four frosting recipes, we've done most types except a Swiss Buttercream which is similar to a 7 minute, where you heat the egg whites with sugar, but for not as long and then you add creamed butter to it. There are also ganache frostings which start with melted chocolate and blend liquids into it like cream, corn syrup, vanilla, etc., and are never whipped, to make a shiny more dense chocolate frosting. There's also cream cheese frostings where you beat the cream cheese until very fluffy and add ingredients for sweetness and flavor.
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 30m
Yield frosting for 1 layer cake
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put the milk in a saucepan and whisk in the flour. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes, whisking often. Strain and cool to room temperature.
- Cream the butter, sugar, and vanilla in a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until light and very fluffy. Add the cooled thickened milk and mix until smooth. Drizzle in the melted chocolate and continue whipping until well blended.
CLASSIC VANILLA BUTTERCREAM
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 55m
Yield frosting for 1 layer cake
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small clean dry saucepan, place 2 cups sugar and then pour 1/2 cup water down the sides of the pan. Make an X in the sugar with 1 finger to encourage the water to seep into the middle of the pan of sugar. Bring to a boil and cook until softball stage or 235 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
- Meanwhile, in a mixer with a whip attachment, whip the whites until they form soft peaks. When the syrup is up to temperature, drizzle it down the wall of the mixing bowl with the mixer running. Continue whipping until light, fluffy and almost cooled down. Start adding the butter a few cubes at a time to cool the frosting and thicken it. When it gets thick you can stop adding butter; you may not use the whole pound (it depends on how much water you cooked out of your syrup). Add vanilla extract to taste.
QUICK VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
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
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.
BILLY'S VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
Make and share this Billy's Vanilla Buttercream Frosting recipe from Food.com.
Provided by erinconnell
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 30 cupcakes, 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter until smooth and creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. With mixer on low speed, add 6 cups sugar, milk, and vanilla; mix until light and fluffy. If necessary, gradually add remaining 2 cups sugar to reach desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.6, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 16.8, Sodium 3.3, Carbohydrate 24.2, Sugar 23.5, Protein 0.2
QUICK VANILLA FROSTING!
Quick, tasty, and only four ingredients, this vanilla buttercream frosting is my favorite. Almost every baker can make it, and it can be used on everything: cookies, cakes, cupcakes, pies, etc. Enjoy!
Provided by madi.marker721
Categories Dessert
Time 5m
Yield 12 Cupcakes/Cookies, or a Single Cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Grab a large bowl and some measuring cups, along with your ingredients.
- Plop 3 cups of powdered sugar in the bowl.
- Take two sticks of butter or 1/3 cup margarine and put it in a coffee mug. Then, heat it in the microwave for 30 seconds, or until it is sofened enough to be mixed up.
- While you wait, you can measure out 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla. Next, pour the softened butter/margarine into the mixture.
- Lastly, add your estimated amount of milk and mix it all together until it is creamy and there is no extra powder at the bottom.
- If the mixture is to spreadable, add some more powdered sugar. If it is not spreadable enough, then simply throw in more milk.
QUICK VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
Make and share this Quick Vanilla Buttercream Frosting recipe from Food.com.
Provided by foodiequeen
Categories Dessert
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer for about 3-5 minutes, until frosting is creamy. (Add icing sugar gradually and sparingly).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2732.1, Fat 94.8, SaturatedFat 59.8, Cholesterol 252.6, Sodium 688.8, Carbohydrate 481.5, Sugar 470.6, Protein 3
BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
Start with this simple Buttercream Frosting recipe and then spread it on-or change up the dessert topping with your choice of additional ingredients.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 20 servings, 2 Tbsp. each
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Beat butter, cream cheese spread and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended.
- Add sugar gradually, beating after each addition until blended.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 60 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
MAGNOLIA VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
From New York's legendary Magnolia Bakery. Yields 24 cupcakes or 1 cake (see note below for triple layer cake) Nota Bene: - always allow baked goods to cool sufficiently before icing. - Use and store at room temperature because icing will set if chilled. - Can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Provided by GoldsmithLissa
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 1 cake, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the butter in a large mixing bowl.
- Add 4 cups of the sugar and then the milk and vanilla.
- On the medium speed of an electric mixer, beat until smooth and creamy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Gradually add the remaining sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition (about 2 minutes), until the icing is thick enough to be of good spreading consistency.
- Note: You may not need to add all of the sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.5, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 52.6, Sodium 9.6, Carbohydrate 70.4, Sugar 68.7, Protein 0.6
Tips:
- Use unsalted butter: This will allow you to control the amount of salt in the frosting.
- Soften the butter to room temperature: This will make it easier to mix and will result in a smoother frosting.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar: This will help to prevent the frosting from becoming too thick or lumpy.
- Beat the frosting until it is light and fluffy: This will incorporate air into the frosting and make it more spreadable.
- Add flavorings, such as vanilla extract or almond extract, to taste: This will help to enhance the flavor of the frosting.
- Use the frosting immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days: If you are storing the frosting in the refrigerator, be sure to bring it to room temperature before using it.
Conclusion:
With these simple tips, you can make a delicious and versatile vanilla buttercream frosting that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are using it to frost a cake, cupcakes, or cookies, this frosting is sure to be a hit!
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