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    Best Vanilla Frosting

    Published: May 6, 2019 · Modified: Mar 10, 2020 by Anna 7 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This is the Best Vanilla Frosting Recipe you will ever make! It's ultra fluffy and perfect for spreading on cakes or piping out on cupcakes. 

    This frosting is perfect on my One-Bowl Vanilla Cake or my Perfect Sugar Cookies, topped with sprinkles.

    Close up shot of white frosting on a whisk.

    Homemade vanilla buttercream frosting is crazy easy to make and you only need 2 basic ingredients: butter and sugar. Add vanilla and a splash of heavy cream for the irresistible rich flavor. This Fluffy Vanilla Frosting starts with butter creamed for 7 minutes, for the best result. You can make different variations by adding flavors with spices, instant coffee or caramel sauce. This frosting is perfect for cakes, cupcakes and cookies.

    Ingredients:

    • unsalted butter
    • powdered sugar
    • vanilla
    • heavy whipping cream

    Instructions:

    • Start by beating room-temperature butter for 7 minutes.
    • Add powdered sugar, a little bit at a time, and beat until frosting is fluffy.
    • Stir in vanilla and heavy cream and beat for 1 minute.
    Overhead shot of frosting in pink mixing bowl, more frosting on spatula next to bowl.

    Variations:

    • best vanilla: use vanilla beans for the best flavor
    • citrus frosting: add zest and citrus extract
    • spiced buttercream: add cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg
    • mocha frosting: add instant coffee granules
    • caramel frosting: stir in caramel sauce
    • peanut butter frosting: use half of the amount of butter and substitute the rest with peanut butter

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    White frosting on a whisk.

    Best Vanilla Frosting recipe

    Author: Anna
    This is the Best Vanilla Frosting Recipe you will ever make! It's ultra fluffy and perfect for spreading on cakes or piping out on cupcakes. Add different extracts, citrus zest, coffee granules or caramel sauce for different flavor variations. 
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 9 mins
    Total Time 9 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 cups
    Calories 438 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ½ cup unsalted butter soft
    • 1.75 - 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream

    Instructions
     

    • Place soft butter in mixing bowl and beat with a hand mixer for 7 minutes.
    • Add powdered sugar, ½ cup at a time and mix in well.
    • Add vanilla and heavy cream and whip for 1 to 2 minutes.
    • The frosting should be fluffy and airy.
    • Store frosting in fridge until ready to use or spread on cake or cupcakes right away.

    Notes

    The butter has to be really soft for best results.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 438kcal | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 9mg | Vitamin A: 1530IU | Calcium: 14mg
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    1. George says

      November 02, 2021 at 5:07 pm

      Is the recipe for a single or double layer cake?

      Reply
    2. Toni says

      May 07, 2019 at 10:10 am

      5 stars
      Thank you so much for sharing the recipe! I love that it was so easy to make!! My new favorite frosting recipe!

      Reply
    3. Katerina says

      May 07, 2019 at 10:09 am

      5 stars
      Oh wow, this looks SO good!! A must try!!

      Reply
    4. Rachael Yerkes says

      May 07, 2019 at 9:45 am

      5 stars
      This really is the best!

      Reply
    5. Tanya Schroeder says

      May 07, 2019 at 6:45 am

      5 stars
      The PERFECT frosting!

      Reply
      • Kelly D says

        November 14, 2020 at 2:29 pm

        Agreed:)

        Reply
    6. Valentina says

      May 06, 2019 at 10:37 pm

      5 stars
      I love how fluffy the frosting is. This will be great with the chocolate cupcakes we are planning to make.

      Reply

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