Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Delicious homemade Vanilla Buttercream Frosting recipe, easy to prepare and full of flavor!

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Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Delicious homemade Vanilla Buttercream Frosting recipe, easy to prepare and full of flavor!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword easy recipe, homemade vanilla buttercream frosting, vanilla buttercream frosting

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

• cups powdered sugar
• 1/3
• cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1 1/2
• teaspoons vanilla
• to 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

• 1 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.
• 2 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.

Tips for the Best Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

• Pre-heat & Prep: Always gather all ingredients before cooking vanilla buttercream frosting.
• Flavor Adjustment: Adjust seasoning to taste near the end of cooking.
• Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.