EASY HOMEMADE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
Thick and dense with a silky texture, this American buttercream recipe is quick, easy, and delicious. It's perfect for spreading or piping onto cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. The flavor of the buttercream icing can be customized using different extracts. Extracts like almond, raspberry, orange, caramel, or maple would be...
Provided by Kitchen Crew
Categories Other Desserts
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Gather ingredients.
- 2. Place softened butter in a mixing bowl.
- 3. With the paddle attachment, beat butter until smooth.
- 4. Add 3 cups of powdered sugar.
- 5. Beat on low until the butter and sugar are incorporated. Then, raise the speed to medium and mix for 2-3 minutes.
- 6. Add vanilla and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream.
- 7. Beat on medium-high and check consistency. Add the additional tablespoon of cream if looking for a thinner buttercream.
- 8. If tinting the buttercream, with a toothpick, add gel food coloring a little at a time.
- 9. Stir well. Add more food coloring if the color is not intense enough.
- 10. Use this buttercream frosting to ice cupcakes, cookies, or your favorite cake.
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Nasim Khan
[email protected]This frosting is a bit too runny for my liking, but it's still very tasty.
KingDavis gh
[email protected]I've made this frosting several times and it always turns out perfect. It's the perfect frosting for any occasion.
Tali'yah Brown
[email protected]This frosting is a little too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.
nonkululeko nduzulwana
[email protected]I made this frosting for my son's birthday cake and he loved it! He said it was the best frosting he's ever had.
Tyler Beveridge
[email protected]This frosting is a bit too rich for my taste, but it's still very good.
mdrakib mondol
[email protected]I've been making this buttercream frosting for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect frosting for any occasion.
dula aly
[email protected]This frosting is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love using it on cupcakes.
Maddy Anderson
[email protected]I made this frosting for my wedding cake and it was absolutely stunning! It was the perfect finishing touch.
Samantha Njoki
[email protected]This frosting is a little too soft for my liking, but it's still very tasty.
Zelalem Lema
[email protected]I've never made buttercream frosting before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out perfect!
Mary Solomon
[email protected]I made this frosting for my daughter's birthday cake and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Ali Howlader
[email protected]This frosting is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.
David Marez
[email protected]I've tried many buttercream frosting recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so creamy and smooth, and it holds its shape perfectly.
Rajendra Kevin
[email protected]This buttercream frosting is the perfect topping for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.