Homemade Buttercream Frosting Recipe My Baking Addiction from www.mybakingaddiction.com
Introduction
Buttercream frosting is a classic and versatile frosting that can be used on a variety of desserts. It's creamy, rich, and sweet, making it the perfect topping for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. Making buttercream frosting from scratch is surprisingly easy and can be done in just a few simple steps. In this article, we'll share our favorite buttercream frosting recipe that's sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
The ingredients for this buttercream frosting recipe are simple and can be found at most grocery stores. Here's what you'll need: - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened - 4 cups powdered sugar - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream
Optional Ingredients
- Food coloring - Flavored extracts (such as almond or lemon) - Sprinkles or decorations
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until it's creamy and smooth. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer. 2. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and mix until it's fully incorporated. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. 3. Add in the vanilla extract and mix until it's fully combined. 4. Gradually add in the heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. You may need more or less cream depending on how thick or thin you want your frosting to be. 5. If you want to add food coloring, flavored extracts, or other decorations, now is the time to do so. Mix until everything is fully combined and you have the desired color and flavor. 6. Once your frosting is ready, use it immediately to frost your cake, cupcakes, or cookies. If you're not using it right away, cover it tightly with plastic wrap and store it in the fridge for up to a week. When you're ready to use it, let it come to room temperature and give it a quick stir to make it smooth and creamy again.
Nutrition
This buttercream frosting recipe makes enough to frost a standard 9-inch cake or 24 cupcakes. Here's the nutritional information for one serving (based on 24 servings): - Calories: 140 - Total Fat: 8g - Saturated Fat: 5g - Cholesterol: 25mg - Sodium: 2mg - Total Carbohydrates: 18g - Sugars: 18g - Protein: 0g
Tips and Tricks
- Be sure to use softened butter for this recipe. If your butter is too cold, it won't mix well with the powdered sugar and your frosting will be lumpy. - If your frosting is too thick, add more heavy cream. If it's too thin, add more powdered sugar. - You can use any type of food coloring you like to tint your frosting. Gel food coloring will give you a more vibrant color than liquid food coloring. - If you're using this frosting to decorate a cake, you may want to double the recipe to make sure you have enough frosting to cover the entire cake. - For a fun twist, try adding different flavored extracts to your frosting. Almond extract is especially delicious in buttercream frosting. - If you're not a fan of heavy cream, you can use milk instead. Just be aware that your frosting may not be as rich and creamy.
