{"id":"0585d107-a330-4ab9-8092-09a9fff7e5fd","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/0585d107-a330-4ab9-8092-09a9fff7e5fd","source_url":"https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/vanilla-buttercream/","title":"Vanilla Buttercream Frosting","description":"This is my favorite vanilla buttercream. It's the perfect vanilla frosting that's simple, creamy and smooth and tastes unbelievable on vanilla cupcakes!","servings":2,"servings_text":"2","prep_time":"PT5M","total_time":"PT5M","image_url":"https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/vanilla-buttercream-on-cupcakes-225x225.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature","item":"(16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"softened to room temperature"},{"text":"4 – 5 cups (480-600g) confectioners’ sugar (see note)","item":"confectioners’ sugar","quantity":4,"quantity_max":5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"see note","metric_alternate":{"quantity":480,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream, half-and-half, or whole milk, at room temperature","item":"heavy cream, half-and-half, or whole milk","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"at room temperature","metric_alternate":{"quantity":60,"unit":"ml"}},{"text":"2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract","item":"pure vanilla extract","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"salt, to taste","item":"salt","preparation":"to taste"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"With a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add 4 and 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, the heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase to medium-high speed and beat for 2 full minutes. Taste. Add a pinch of salt if frosting is too sweet. I always add 1/8 teaspoon."},{"number":2,"text":"You can control the consistency at this point—add up to 1/2 cup more confectioners’ sugar if frosting is too thin or more heavy cream if frosting is too thick (add only 1 Tablespoon at a time, beat together, then taste and add more if desired)."},{"number":3,"text":"Use immediately or cover tightly and store for up to 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer. After freezing, thaw in the refrigerator then beat the frosting on medium speed for a few seconds so it’s creamy again. After thawing or refrigerating, beating in a splash of heavy cream or milk will help thin the frosting out again, if needed."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:17.316062+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:17.316062+00:00"}