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Easy Vanilla Buttercream
This buttercream method reduces the chances of the frosting separating and its super easy.
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Season
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Key Ingredient
Butter, Heavy Cream
Diet
Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Prep Time
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time
20
minutes
minutes
Servings
18
Calories
364
kcal
Author
Charity Beth Long
Ingredients
1½
cups
heavy cream
1
tablespoon
granulated sugar
1½
cups
salted butter
, softened
1
tablespoon
vanilla extract
6
cups
powdered sugar
sifted
Instructions
In the bowl of an electric mixer, whip heavy cream with granulated sugar until it forms stiff peaks.
Set aside whipped cream.
Add butter to bowl.
With a paddle attachment, beat butter until it is light and fluffy.
Add vanilla extract and combine on a low speed.
Add powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing thoroughly between additions.
Add whipped cream.
Whip for 5 minutes, or until the buttercream is light, fluffy and smooth.
Nutrition
Calories:
364
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
41
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Fat:
23
g
|
Saturated Fat:
14
g
|
Cholesterol:
68
mg
|
Sodium:
143
mg
|
Potassium:
19
mg
|
Sugar:
40
g
|
Vitamin A:
764
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
17
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg