VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

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A recipe from The Taste of Home Cookbook. I made it to decorate cupcakes. It was great. I made the recipe for 12 cupcakes.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

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

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency.
  • Almond Buttercream Frosting : Substitute 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon almond extract for the vanilla.
  • Chocolate Buttercream Frosting : Reduce confectioners' sugar to 4 cups and add 1/2 cup baking cocoa; increase milk to 6-7 tablespoons.
  • Lemon Buttercream Frosting : Substitute 5-6 tablespoons lemon juice for the milk; add 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel.
  • Orange Buttercream Frosting : Substitute 5-6 tablespoons orange juice for the milk; add 1 teaspoon grated orange peel.
  • Peanut Butter Frosting : Substitute peanut butter for the butter; increase milk to 6-8 tablespoons.
  • Peppermint Buttercream Frosting : Substitute 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract for the vanilla.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 990, Fat 31.2, SaturatedFat 19.8, Cholesterol 83.3, Sodium 285.6, Carbohydrate 181.1, Sugar 177.6, Protein 1.1

Aman Allh
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I love this frosting! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.


Davika Daveka
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This is the best vanilla buttercream frosting I've ever tasted! It's so smooth and creamy, and the vanilla flavor is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


King of Coc
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This frosting is delicious, but it's a bit too sweet for my taste.


yvonne ombeva
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This frosting is the perfect addition to any dessert. It's light and fluffy, with a rich vanilla flavor that is simply irresistible.


Shorab Khan
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This frosting is a bit runny, but it still tastes good.


Mrenal Roy Pronoyjit
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I've never made buttercream frosting before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The frosting turned out great and it was so delicious.


Amber Hill
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This frosting is perfect for decorating cakes and cupcakes. It's easy to spread and it holds its shape well.


Bozimor Tekearede
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This frosting is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


Hailey Loaeza
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I love how easy this frosting is to make. It only takes a few minutes and it always turns out perfect.


Nadeem Ahmad Studio
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This is the best vanilla buttercream frosting I've ever had! It's so smooth and creamy, and the vanilla flavor is perfect.


Its Foysal Boss
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This vanilla buttercream frosting is the perfect topping for any cake or cupcake. It's light and fluffy, with a rich vanilla flavor that is simply divine.


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