Best 11 Vanilla Butter Icing Recipes
Creating a rich and luscious vanilla butter icing is an art form that can elevate any cake or cupcake to a delectable masterpiece. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, mastering this classic frosting will open up a world of possibilities for your culinary creations. In this article, we'll embark on a sweet journey, exploring the secrets behind crafting the perfect vanilla butter icing. We'll provide step-by-step instructions, tips, and variations to ensure that your cakes and cupcakes are adorned with a frosting that's not only visually stunning but also an explosion of flavor in every bite.
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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
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.
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.
VANILLA BUTTER ICING
Make and share this Vanilla Butter Icing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dale7793
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 1 batch
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place icing sugar and butter in a bowl and add boiling water slowly, stop when it is the consistency you want.
- Stir until it spreadable and add vanilla essence.
- Ices a 20cm cake.
- Add 1/4 cup cocoa powder for a chocolate version.
VANILLA FROSTING
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 5m
Yield about 1 pound (enough for 12 cupcakes)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat the butter until light and smooth. Beat in the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
MAGNOLIA BAKERY'S BUTTERCREAM VANILLA ICING
From the world-famous Magnolia Bakery, comes the ultimate buttercream icing recipe. With loads of butter, piles of confectioner's sugar and a generous glug of vanilla extract, how can you go wrong? It's simple, but spectacular. It goes great with their cupcake recipe, but it plays nice with almost any cake.
Provided by Susan Campos
Categories dessert
Time 10m
Yield yields about 4 1/4 cups icing, enough for 24 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the butter in a large mixing bowl. Add 4 cups of the sugar and then the milk and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the remaining sugar, 1 cup at a time, until the icing is thick enough to spread. Add a few drops of food coloring if desired. Frost cupcakes. Serve at room temperature. Leftover icing freezes well for up to two months.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 341, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 12 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 6 milligrams, Sugar 59 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BASIC VANILLA BUTTERCREAM
Ask any pastry chef about frostings and they'll tell you that there's nothing like a good basic vanilla buttercream. This American-style vanilla buttercream from chef Billy Reece of Billy's Bakery in NYC requires just four ingredients and comes together in just about as many minutes. Smooth, fluffy, and creamy, it's ideal for all kinds of cakes, from cupcakes to multi-layered confections.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes Fillings & Frostings Buttercream Frosting Recipes
Time 5m
Yield Makes enough for 30 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat 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.
VANILLA BUTTER FROSTING
Alot of recipes for a basic butter frosting usually use way too much powdered sugar, are overlly sweet, and have no flavor. So I decided make up my own recipe for perfectly sweet vanilla butter frosting. I use less powdered sugar so you can taste the delicious butter and vanilla flavors instead of just powdered sugar. I like to use this frosting to frost cupcakes with.
Provided by Cupcake-Princess
Categories Dessert
Time 5m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a medium mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed cream butter until smooth.
- On low speed gradually add powdered sugar alternating with milk, adding more if needed, until at desired consistency. Add vanilla and beat until smooth and creamy.
BUTTER ICING FOR SUGAR COOKIES
Here's a terrific recipe for icing sugar cookies, no raw egg whites. For any recipes that require egg whites, you can purchase dried, powdered egg whites at cake-decorating supply stores that can be substituted in most recipes calling for the regular raw egg whites, then you can still lick the bowl!
Provided by Cali
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Cookie Frosting
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine confectioners' sugar butter, vanilla and milk, beating until creamy. Thin with a few more drops of milk (if necessary) to reach desired spreading consistency. Stir in optional food coloring. Spread frosting over cooled cookies and decorate with colored sugar, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 31.9 mg, Sugar 22.3 g
FRENCH BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
This buttercream is great for icing cakes, and writing on them. It gets hard when refrigerated, so you have to let it come to room temperature before serving. You cannot make flowers with this recipe. I use this recipe every time I make birthday cakes for my family.
Provided by Kristen Pontier
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Buttercream
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix heavy cream and flour in a small bowl. Heat the mixure in the microwave for 45 seconds on high. Set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine butter, shortening, confectioner's sugar, vanilla extract and butter extract.
- Using and electric mixer, beat on low until combined. Then beat on medium speed for 6-8 minutes.
- Next add the heavy cream mixture, and beat on medium speed for another 10 minutes. ( Mixture will appear soupy at first, but will become fluffy.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 6.1 mg, Sugar 19.7 g
VANILLA BUTTER CREAM FROSTING
Steps:
- 1. In a large bowl, cream the butter until smooth.
- 2. Add the powdered sugar, salt, milk, and vanilla and mix until smooth and creamy.
Tips:
- Use unsalted butter: Salted butter can make the icing too salty, so it's best to use unsalted butter and add salt to taste if desired.
- Soften the butter: The butter should be softened to room temperature before creaming it with the sugar. This will help to create a smooth and creamy icing.
- Use pure vanilla extract: Pure vanilla extract will give the icing the best flavor. Avoid using imitation vanilla extract, as it can have a bitter taste.
- Add milk or cream as needed: If the icing is too thick, you can add a little milk or cream to thin it out. Start with a small amount and add more as needed until you reach the desired consistency.
- Color the icing (optional): You can add food coloring to the icing to make it any color you like. Just be sure to use a food coloring that is oil-based, as water-based food coloring will not mix well with the butter and sugar.
Conclusion:
Vanilla buttercream icing is a classic and versatile frosting that can be used on a variety of cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking by adding different flavors, colors, or decorations. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and beautiful vanilla buttercream icing that will take your desserts to the next level.
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