Easy Buttercream Frosting

Name: Easy Buttercream Frosting
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: World Cuisine
Ingredients: 24 oz unsalted butter; 24 oz powdered sugar (sifted if not from a bag); 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp salt; 6 oz pasteurized egg whites (room temperature); 1 TINY drop purple food coloring ((optional) for whiter frosting)

Instructions

Prep:5min

Delicious, rich and easy buttercream frosting recipe that anyone can make. This is not a crusting buttercream. It is meringue based so it has a slight shine and chills nicely in the fridge. Takes 10 minutes to make and is fool-proof! Light, fluffy and not too sweet.

Updated at: Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:20:45 GMT