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Easy Buttercream Frosting Recipe

This easy buttercream frosting recipe uses only 5 ingredients and takes 5 minutes to make. The vanilla icing is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, cookies and more.
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 830kcal
Author: Chrysa

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups confectioners sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tsp milk

Instructions

  • Place butter, sugar and salt in mixer bowl and turn on low until combined.
  • Increase speed to medium high and beat for a minute.
  • Add in vanilla and milk and beat until light and fluffy – approximately 4-5 minutes.
  • If frosting is too stiff, add in a few drops more milk until thinned to the consistency you like.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 830kcal | Carbohydrates: 126g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 92g | Saturated Fat: 58g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 245mg | Sodium: 306mg | Potassium: 44mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2849IU | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 0.03mg