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Vanilla Frosting Recipe

Vanilla Frosting Recipe

Rahat
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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 12 generously iced cupcakes
Calories 266 kcal

Equipment

  • electric mixer

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

Instructions
 

  • Beat butter with an electric mixer until creamy. Sprinkle salt over butter and stir again to combine.
  • Gradually, about ½ cup at a time, add powdered sugar, waiting until each cup is completely mixed before adding more.
  • 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.
  • Add vanilla extract and stir well.
  • 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
Keyword buttercream, dessert, frosting, icing, vanilla
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