Best 5 Simple Buttercream Recipes

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SIMPLE AND DELICIOUS BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



Simple and Delicious Buttercream Frosting image

I decided on a whim yesterday that I wanted to make cupcakes for Canada Day. I didn't have time to buy frosting before getting ready for the fireworks show, so I ended up making my own with ingredients I already had. I was shocked at how quick and easy this was! This basic vanilla recipe makes enough to cover a dozen cupcakes, but feel free to double it (for cakes), triple it, add food coloring or different flavor extracts. If you find this too sweet, you can add a dash of salt to the milk or the vanilla. Personally I like it sweet, and I used salted butter, so I didn't find it necessary.

Provided by Denise

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Buttercream

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 tablespoons salted butter
5 tablespoons shortening
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Beat butter and shortening together with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Beat the vanilla extract into the butter mixture. Add sugar, one cup at a time, beating on medium speed until fully incorporated. Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, beating on high until fully incorporated and you have frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 12.9 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 35.4 mg, Sugar 20.6 g

SIMPLE VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



Simple Vanilla Buttercream Frosting image

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 15m

Yield about 2 cups frosting

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature
2 ounces shortening
1 whole egg, room temperature
1 pound confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place the butter and shortening into the bowl of a stand mixer and, using the paddle attachment, cream the butter on high until light and fluffy, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Add the egg and beat until well combined, approximately 1 minute. Turn off the mixer and add 1/2 cup of the sugar. Mix on low until combined. Stop to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Repeat until all of the sugar has been incorporated. Add the vanilla and continue to beat until the frosting is smooth and light, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Use immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 hours or refrigerate for up to a week. Bring to room temperature before using.

SIMPLE CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



Simple Chocolate Buttercream Frosting image

A simple recipe for chocolate buttercream frosting that you can't get wrong that tastes great on yellow cake, brownies, or straight from the bowl! Using 1/2 baking cocoa and 1/2 milk chocolate chips provides the perfect chocolate flavoring.

Provided by gracescakes

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup milk chocolate chips, or more to taste
3 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 ¼ cups cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, 1 to 3 minutes.
  • Combine powdered sugar, butter, cream, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add cocoa and melted chocolate chips; mix until creamy.
  • Place in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 28.3 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 8.2 mg, Sugar 19.8 g

SIMPLE CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM



Simple Chocolate Buttercream image

You only need five ingredients to make this decadent chocolate frosting.

Provided by Martha Stewart

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

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds (6 sticks) butter, softened
1 pound confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
5 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled

Steps:

  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the butter, sugar, vanilla and salt. Begin beating on low speed, increasing to high for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally. Stir in melted chocolate.

SIMPLE BUTTERCREAM



Simple Buttercream image

Provided by Martha Stewart

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

Yield Makes 2 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 pound confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a mixer bowl fitted with a paddle attachment, combine butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat on high speed 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally.

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