Best 6 Easy Vanilla Frosting No Butter Recipes
Calling all dessert lovers! If you're seeking a delectable treat that's easy to whip up, look no further than our collection of vanilla frosting recipes. These delightful concoctions are crafted without butter, making them lighter and fluffier than traditional buttercream. We've got you covered, whether you prefer a classic vanilla flavor or a fun twist with added ingredients.
1. **Classic Vanilla Frosting (No Butter)**: This recipe is the foundation of all vanilla frosting variations. With just a few simple ingredients, you'll create a smooth, creamy frosting perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.
2. **Whipped Vanilla Frosting (No Butter)**: For a lighter and airier frosting, try this whipped vanilla frosting. Made with heavy cream, it's incredibly fluffy and perfect for piping delicate designs or filling pastries.
3. **Cream Cheese Vanilla Frosting (No Butter)**: Cream cheese adds a delightful tang and richness to this vanilla frosting. It's an excellent choice for carrot cake, red velvet cake, or any dessert that can handle a bit of tang.
4. **Chocolate Vanilla Frosting (No Butter)**: Chocolate lovers, rejoice! This chocolate vanilla frosting combines the best of both worlds. It's made with cocoa powder, giving it a rich chocolate flavor that complements vanilla perfectly.
5. **Lemon Vanilla Frosting (No Butter)**: Add a refreshing citrus twist to your desserts with this lemon vanilla frosting. It's made with lemon zest and lemon juice, giving it a bright and tangy flavor that's perfect for summer.
6. **Strawberry Vanilla Frosting (No Butter)**: Strawberry lovers will adore this frosting. Made with fresh strawberries, it's bursting with berry flavor and is perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, or even ice cream.
7. **Coffee Vanilla Frosting (No Butter)**: Coffee and vanilla are a match made in dessert heaven. This frosting is made with instant coffee, giving it a subtle coffee flavor that will elevate your desserts to new heights.
EASY POWDERED SUGAR VANILLA FROSTING (WITHOUT BUTTER)
This easy powdered sugar frosting is made with and quick making it ideal for topping cupcakes, cakes, soft sugar cookies or brownies.
Provided by Aleka Shunk
Categories Dessert
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Sift your powdered sugar if you want a smoother frosting.
- Add your sugar, heavy cream, extract and salt to a bowl and mix well until smooth. A standing mixer or hand mixer works best.
- Use as desired or store in the fridge. The consistency should be thick! Read notes below*
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 kcal, Fat 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 107 mg, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Sugar 29.9 g, ServingSize 1 serving
VANILLA FROSTING
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 5m
Yield about 1 pound (enough for 12 cupcakes)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat the butter until light and smooth. Beat in the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
FLUFFY VANILLA FROSTING RECIPE WITHOUT BUTTER
This is one of a kind not too sweet vanilla frosting recipe without butter that can be made in less than 5 mins with just 4 ingredients; a recipe that every baker needs!!
Provided by Sushma Iyer
Categories Dessert
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Start by sieving your icing sugar twice. Set this aside
- Beat the cold cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy for about a minute scraping half way through.
- Add the icing sugar and beat till combined.
- In goes the vanilla extract and whipping/heavy cream and then beat till stiff peaks form. (Might take around 2 mins)
- Pairs well with red velvet cupcakes or can be used with any cupcakes of choice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Sodium 66 mg, Sugar 11 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
QUICK AND ALMOST-PROFESSIONAL BUTTERCREAM ICING
After failing to find the perfect recipe for buttercream icing, I found one that worked for me and then added my own two cents.
Provided by xoshadyxo
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Buttercream
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 83.7 mg, Sugar 31 g
VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
For many people, cake is just the delivery vehicle for the real star of the show-the frosting. If you agree, you'll love this five-star buttercream frosting recipe. It's rich, sweet and foolproof. With 4 ingredients and 10 minutes of effort, this vanilla buttercream frosting will be ready to turn any cake, cookie or cupcake into a special-occasion dessert-never underestimate the power of a good frosting! Memorize this recipe and you'll always have a frosting to complement whatever's for dessert. (P.S. If you fall for this recipe, you'll be glad to know there's a 2.0 version: Marshmallow Buttercream Frosting is a must try!)
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In medium bowl, mix powdered sugar and butter with spoon or electric mixer on low speed. Stir in vanilla and 1 tablespoon of the milk.
- Gradually beat in just enough remaining milk to make frosting smooth and spreadable. If frosting is too thick, beat in more milk, a few drops at a time. If frosting becomes too thin, beat in a small amount of powdered sugar. Frosts 13x9-inch cake generously, or fills and frosts an 8- or 9-inch two-layer cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 35 mg, Sugar 29 g, TransFat 0 g
EASY VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
After trying a few buttercream frosting recipes, this easy buttercream frosting takes the cake with its unmatchable homemade taste. With a few simple variations, you can come up with different colors and flavors. -Diana Wilson, Denver, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 10m
Yield About 3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
Tips:
- Using fresh ingredients is key to making delicious vanilla frosting. Make sure to use real vanilla extract, not imitation, and fresh milk and cream.
- If you don't have confectioners' sugar, you can make your own by grinding granulated sugar in a food processor or blender until it is fine and powdery.
- To make a thicker frosting, add more confectioners' sugar. For a thinner frosting, add more milk or cream.
- If you want a stiffer frosting that holds its shape well, chill it for at least 30 minutes before using.
- You can flavor your frosting with other extracts, such as almond, lemon, or orange. You can also add food coloring to make it any color you like.
Conclusion:
No-butter vanilla frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious frosting that will make your desserts taste even better.
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