Basic Vanilla Buttercream
Indulge in the smooth, creamy delight of Basic Vanilla Buttercream, a timeless frosting that transforms any dessert into a masterpiece. Whether you’re decorating a birthday cake or embellishing cupcakes for a wedding, this versatile buttercream is the perfect addition to your baking repertoire. Made with just a handful of ingredients, including rich unsalted butter and pure vanilla extract, it’s easy to whip up and customize. This frosting can be piped beautifully for an elegant finish or spread generously for a rustic touch. Elevate your baking game with this simple yet delicious recipe that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: N/A
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
- 32 ounces confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons whole milk (up to ½ cup)
- Pinch kosher salt
Instructions
- Beat softened unsalted butter in a stand mixer with the whisk attachment on medium-high speed until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- With the mixer on low speed, gradually add confectioners' sugar until fully incorporated.
- Pour in whole milk and add a pinch of kosher salt; mix well.
- Increase the speed to medium-high and whip the frosting for at least 3 minutes until fluffy.
- If too thick, gradually add more milk until reaching desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 56
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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