Description
Basic Vanilla Buttercream is the quintessential frosting that transforms any dessert into a masterpiece. With its rich vanilla flavor and silky texture, this buttercream is perfect for adorning cakes, cupcakes, and cookies alike. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in a sweet treat, this versatile frosting is quick to make and easy to customize.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
- 32 ounces confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons whole milk (up to ½ cup)
- Pinch of kosher salt
Instructions
- In a stand mixer bowl, beat the softened butter on medium-high speed until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add the vanilla extract and mix briefly.
- Gradually incorporate the sifted confectioners' sugar on low speed, followed by the milk and salt, scraping down sides as needed.
- Increase speed to medium-high and whip for at least 3 minutes until fluffy.
- Adjust consistency with milk if too thick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg