Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Name: Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 4 – 5 cups (480-600g) confectioners’ sugar (see note); 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream, half-and-half, or whole milk, at room temperature; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; salt, to taste

Instructions

Prep:5min

This is my favorite vanilla buttercream. It's the perfect vanilla frosting that's simple, creamy and smooth and tastes unbelievable on vanilla cupcakes!

Updated at: Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:09:35 GMT