Best Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe
Shaziya
This Best Vanilla Buttercream Frosting is the silky, dreamy topping your desserts have been waiting for. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a frosting that’s both versatile and irresistibly delicious.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
stand mixer
whisk attachment
electric hand mixer
- 1½ cups 12 oz/340 g butter softened
- 6 cups 1lb 8 oz/680 g icing sugar (powdered sugar) sifted
- 2-3 tablespoons whole milk
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or using an electric hand mixer) whip the butter until light and creamy for about 7 - 8 minutes on High speed.
While the butter is whipping sieve the powdered sugar about 3 times to remove lumps and incorporate air.
Once the butter is pale in color and light slowly add in the sifted icing sugar one spoon at a time at Medium-High speed. Let the sugar fully incorporate before adding in more.
Add the milk and vanilla extract and whip on High speed for another 3-4 minutes until very light, creamy, and fluffy.
Use the buttercream straight away or keep it refrigerated for up to 10 days. Before use, make sure it comes to room temperature. It also can be frozen for up to 4 weeks.
Keyword buttercream recipe, cake decorating, creamy frosting, homemade frosting, vanilla frosting