Easy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Name: Easy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1/3 cup (60g) vegetable shortening; 1/8 teaspoon table salt; 4 to 5 cups (454g to 567g) confectioners' sugar, sifted; 2 teaspoons King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract; 1/4 to 1/3 cup (57g to 78g) milk or heavy cream, at room temperature

Instructions

Prep:15min

This "American-style buttercream" isn't a true buttercream, since it doesn't use egg whites. But it's a simple, basic frosting, good for spreading on cupcakes or in-the-pan cakes. It goes together quickly and spreads easily.

Updated at: Sat, 12 Jul 2025 06:24:25 GMT