Go Back
–+ servings
Vanilla Frosting Recipe
Rahat

Vanilla Frosting Recipe

This Vanilla Frosting Recipe is a dreamy, velvety delight that transforms any cupcake into a masterpiece in just 10 minutes. Its smooth, creamy texture melts on your tongue, while the rich, buttery flavor is perfectly balanced with a hint of sweet vanilla.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12 generously iced cupcakes
Calories: 266
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • electric mixer

Method
 

  1. Beat butter with an electric mixer until creamy. Sprinkle salt over butter and stir again to combine.
  2. Gradually, about ½ cup at a time, add powdered sugar, waiting until each cup is completely mixed before adding more.
  3. With mixer on medium-low speed, add the heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time. Once ingredients are well incorporated, gradually increase speed to high and beat for about 30 seconds.
  4. Add vanilla extract and stir well.
  5. Pipe or spread frosting over cooled cupcakes. Top with sprinkles, if desired. This frosting will be fine at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated in an airtight container for about a week.

Nutrition

Calories: 266kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 53mgPotassium: 8mgSugar: 29gVitamin A: 528IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!