American Buttercream Frosting
A rich, fluffy, and easy-to-make American Buttercream Frosting that elevates any dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–4 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Creaming the butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated.
- Add the vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of milk; beat until smooth and fluffy.
- If the frosting is too thick, add more milk one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Use to frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies.
Notes
For a less sweet frosting, consider adding a pinch of salt or cream cheese. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg