Buttercream (2 1/2 cups)

2 steps

Easy vanilla buttercream. You can make it chocolate with cocoa powder or dye it fun colors.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:46:48 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories895.6 kcal (45%)

Total Fat44.8 g (64%)

Carbs125.7 g (48%)

Sugars123.2 g (137%)

Protein1 g (2%)

Sodium14.6 mg (1%)

Fiber0 g (0%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

½ cupunsalted butter

softened

1 ½ teaspoonsvanilla extract

2 cupsconfectioners' sugar

sifted

2 tablespoonsmilk

3 dropsfood coloring

or as needed

1 Tbscocoa powder

Optional

Instructions

Step 1

Cream room temperature butter with a hand mixer, the paddle attachment of a stand mixer, or a wooden spoon until smooth and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until fully incorporated. Beat in vanilla extract.

Step 2

Pour in milk and beat for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Add food coloring, if using, and beat for thirty seconds until smooth or until desired color is reached.