Description
A light and fluffy vanilla buttercream frosting perfect for cupcakes and cakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 cups confectioner’s sugar (sifted to remove lumps)
- 1/3 cup heavy cream (cold)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add room temperature butter and beat with a hand mixer (or stand mixer) until creamy, about 1 minute.
- Add confectioner’s sugar and slowly mix until ingredients are fully combined. Then, whip at high speed for 2-3 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
- Add heavy cream, vanilla extract (and optional almond extract), and salt, then whip for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until light and fluffy. Add additional heavy cream as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Pipe or spread frosting with a knife onto cupcakes and serve.
Notes
- Almond extract is optional but adds a nice flavor to the frosting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon