How to Make Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

A group of vanilla cupcakes topped with swirls of white frosting and colorful sprinkles is arranged on a wooden surface. The cupcakes have light golden-brown exteriors and the frosting is piped in a decorative manner.
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This vanilla buttercream frosting is creamy, smooth and delicious. With this easy vanilla frosting you can frost cupcakes, cakes and other desserts. You only need few minutes of work and some basic ingredients.

A group of vanilla cupcakes topped with swirls of white frosting and colorful sprinkles is arranged on a wooden surface. The cupcakes have light golden-brown exteriors and the frosting is piped in a decorative manner.

How to Make Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
WORK TIME 15 minutes
DIFFICULTY Easy
Cuisine World
Servings 8 yields

Ingredients
 

  • ½ cup 115g Butter, softened
  • 1½ cups 190g Powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons Milk

Instructions
 

  • DIRECTIONS
    1. In a large bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes. 
     
    2. Beat in powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating in between. 
     
    3. Add vanilla extract, milk and beat until incorporated. 
     
    4. Transfer to a piping bag.
     
    5. Frost the cupcakes/cake as desired.

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