Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
This classic Vanilla Buttercream Frosting is the ultimate “everything” icing. It’s light, airy, and stable enough for high-swirl piping on cupcakes or smoothing onto a multi-layer birthday cake. Use clear vanilla for a snow-white finish or pure vanilla extract for that deep, nostalgic flavor.
Ingredients
1 cup salted butter, softened
4 cups confectioners powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened salted butter with an electric hand mixer (or stand mixer) on medium-high speed for 1 full minute until smooth and pale.
2. Turn the mixer to low and add the powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition until incorporated to avoid a “sugar cloud.”
3. Add the vanilla extract and milk. Increase the speed to high and beat for 2-3 minutes until the frosting is light, fluffy, and increased in volume.
4. Use immediately to pipe onto cooled cupcakes, spread over a cake, or frost sugar cookies.
Notes
Chocolate Version: Add 1 1/4 cup cocoa powder along with the powdered sugar.
Colored Frosting: Add 3-6 drops of gel food coloring when you add the milk.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for 3 months.
Find it online: https://sweetcraftrecipes.com/vanilla-buttercream-frosting/