Description
A rich, creamy vanilla frosting that transforms any dessert into a celebration of flavor, perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition.
- Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the mixture.
- Beat on high speed until the frosting is light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Use immediately to frost cakes or cupcakes, or store in the refrigerator for later use.
Notes
Don’t overmix to prevent a grainy texture. Test for fluffiness to ensure easy spreadability. Add flavored extracts or food coloring for variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg