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Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
At a Glance
- Total
- 10 min
- Servings
- 3.00 cups
Categories
- Dessert
- Frosting
- No-cook
- Easy
- No-Cook
Dietary
- Vegetarian
Allergens
- Milk
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 3. Current scale: 1x.
Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.
This recipe for Vanilla Buttercream Frosting brings together 1/2 cup butter, softened, 4 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 10 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 3 servings.
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Equipment
Large bowl, electric mixer
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 4 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 -6 tablespoons 2% low-fat milk
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Instructions
In a large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency.
Almond Buttercream Frosting : Substitute 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon almond extract for the vanilla.
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting : Reduce confectioners' sugar to 4 cups and add 1/2 cup baking cocoa; increase milk to 6-7 tablespoons.
Lemon Buttercream Frosting : Substitute 5-6 tablespoons lemon juice for the milk; add 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel.
Orange Buttercream Frosting : Substitute 5-6 tablespoons orange juice for the milk; add 1 teaspoon grated orange peel.
Peanut Butter Frosting : Substitute peanut butter for the butter; increase milk to 6-8 tablespoons.
Peppermint Buttercream Frosting : Substitute 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract for the vanilla.
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