Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2–4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy and pale, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar on low speed to prevent a sugar cloud, mixing until well combined.
- Pour in the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
- Adjust consistency by adding heavy cream or milk one tablespoon at a time until desired thickness is reached.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more powdered sugar.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, consider adding a pinch of salt or experimenting with different extracts like almond.
- This frosting can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 batch (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg