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Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Published: July 10, 2017 Last Updated: November 19, 2020

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This Vanilla Buttercream Frosting recipe is easy to make with just four simple ingredients. You’ll never use store-bought again!

Homemade Vanilla Buttercream Frosting - this easy frosting recipe is perfect for all of your cakes and cookies

I remember my mom making homemade buttercream frosting when I was growing up, and somehow I got the impression that it was difficult or a lot of work. To my surprise, it is not! It takes just four ingredients–softened butter, confectioners’ sugar, a dash of milk, and a flavor extract–and it’s so quick to pull together. Whenever we make cake or cupcakes for a party or potluck, I whip up a batch of this easy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting, and it’s always enjoyed.

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Homemade frosting is not hard to make, and the flavor is so good that it’s worth the time! Of course, once you have the hang of it, you can one more ingredient for a cream cheese-based frosting, another favorite of mine.

Homemade Vanilla Buttercream Frosting - this easy frosting recipe is perfect for all of your cakes and cookies

I love this frosting recipe to “dress up” a store-bought cake mix. It makes such a difference!

Because the vanilla extract can give a slightly brown tint to the white frosting, I like to add food coloring for a pop of color.

This recipe makes enough frosting for a regular two-tiered circle cake or 24 cupcakes.

It does need to be refrigerated if you don’t use it all at once. Then, you’ll need to soften it before spreading or it will “tear” the top of your cake.

Homemade Vanilla Buttercream Frosting - this easy frosting recipe is perfect for all of your cakes and cookies

If you want to change it up a bit, replace the vanilla extract with another variety–almond, peppermint or raspberry (my fave!).

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Homemade Vanilla Buttercream Frosting - this easy frosting recipe is perfect for all of your cakes and cookies

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

This Vanilla Buttercream Frosting recipe is easy to make with just four simple ingredients. You'll never use store-bought again!
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buttercream, cake, frosting
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 82kcal
Author: Gina Lincicum
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3.71 from 93 votes

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • food coloring - if desired
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Instructions

  • Using a hand mixer on low, blend the butter and confectioners' sugar. 
  • Add the milk and vanilla and continue to blend until smooth. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add more milk.
  • If desired, add food coloring.

Nutrition

Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 23mg | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Calcium: 2mg
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