When it comes to baking, nothing beats the classic combination of a sweet and creamy frosting. Silky vanilla butter frosting is a versatile and timeless choice that can elevate any cake or cupcake to new heights. With its smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich vanilla flavor, this frosting is sure to impress your friends and family. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this guide will provide you with everything you need to know to create the perfect silky vanilla butter frosting.
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THE BEST VANILLA FROSTING
This Perfect Vanilla Frosting Recipe recipe is very versatile. It's a basic vanilla buttercream using butter and powdered sugar. This is the perfect frosting for piping cupcakes and cake decorating.
Provided by Julianne Dell
Categories Frosting
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut the butter into pieces. Using the paddle attachment, whip the butter for 5-7 minutes, scraping down the bowl occasionally, beating until the butter look light in color.
- Add 2 cups of powdered sugar and mix on low speed until incorporated into the butter then add the vanilla extract and mix to combine. Beat for about 60 seconds.
- Next, add an additional 2 cups of powdered sugar and beat on low speed until sugar is incorporated. Increase speed to medium-high and beat for 3 minutes.
- Add last 1 cup powdered sugar along with the heavy whipping cream and salt. Beat on low until the ingredients start to mix together. Increase speed to medium-high and beat for another 3-5 minutes to whip additional air into the frosting.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/2 cup, Calories 540 calories, Sugar 65.4g, Sodium 6.1mg, Fat 31.3g, SaturatedFat 19.5g, Carbohydrate 66.7g, Cholesterol 83.2mg
EASY VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
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
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.
SILKY VANILLA BUTTER FROSTING
This is not your usual butter-cream made with powdered sugar. Butter is beaten into a flour-thickened base to make an exquisitely light and creamy frosting. Not overly sweet like those made with powdered sugar, but sweet enough to be the perfect compliment for a cake. Make sure the base is completely cooled before beating in the butter. I added in 15 minutes cooling time, but it will vary depending on conditions.
Provided by SharleneW
Categories Dessert
Time 33m
Yield 3 1/4 cups, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In 2-quart saucepan, thoroughly combine sugar and flour.
- With wire whisk, gradually stir in milk until smooth.
- Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture has thickened and boils.
- Reduce heat to low; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and cool completely.
- In medium bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat butter until light and fluffy.
- Gradually beat in milk mixture; beat in vanilla.
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
VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
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
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
CAKE WITH SILKY BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
The lovely design in the frosting is an impressive way to dress up your favorite cake mix. It does take some time, but it is surprisingly easy to do!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h35m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions, using two 9-in. round baking pans., In a large bowl, beat butter, shortening, vanilla and salt until blended. Beat in confectioners' sugar, alternately with enough milk to reach desired consistency., Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1 cup frosting. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread a thin layer of frosting over top and sides of cake, using no more than 1 cup frosting., Remove 1 cup frosting to each of two small bowls; tint 1 cup frosting light pink and leave 1 cup frosting white. Tint remaining frosting dark pink., Cut a small hole in the tip of three pastry bags or in a corner of three food-safe plastic bags; insert the same-size medium round tip in each. Fill each with a different color frosting., To decorate side of cake, pipe a row of four evenly-spaced 1/2-in. dots down side of cake, making one white dot, one light pink dot and two dark pink dots. Using the back of teaspoons from your flatware (a different one for each color), gently swipe each dot to the right. Repeat with additional rows, piping each new row of dots to the right of the previous row, until side of cake is almost completely covered. Pipe a final row of dots to fill uncovered section., To decorate top of cake, make concentric circles of different colored frosting, piping dots one at a time and swiping each dot before piping another. In center, pipe four dots of same color; swipe each dot toward the center.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Use unsalted butter to control the amount of salt in the frosting.
- Bring the butter and cream cheese to room temperature before creaming them together. This will help the frosting to be smooth and creamy.
- Beat the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. This will incorporate air into the frosting, making it light and airy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the frosting from becoming lumpy.
- Add a touch of vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste for extra flavor.
- If the frosting is too thick, add a little bit of milk or cream. If the frosting is too thin, add a little bit more powdered sugar.
- Use the frosting immediately or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Let the frosting come to room temperature before using it if it has been refrigerated.
Conclusion:
Silky Vanilla Butter Frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used to top cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. With its smooth, creamy texture and rich vanilla flavor, this frosting is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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