Name: Buttercream Frosting
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: PT-493143H48S
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup softened butter; 2 cups powdered sugar (plus 2-3 Tbsp additional if needed); 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 Tbsp milk; Food coloring (optional)

Buttercream Frosting

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Create delightful Buttercream Frosting that elevates your desserts! Easy to make and customizable—try it today!

Author: Sara
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: None
Total Time: 0 hours
Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1/2 cup softened butter
2 cups powdered sugar (plus 2–3 Tbsp additional if needed)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 Tbsp milk
Food coloring (optional)

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup softened butter and 1 cup powdered sugar. Blend until well mixed.
Add in 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1/2 Tbsp milk. Gradually incorporate the remaining powdered sugar until fully combined.
Adjust the frosting's consistency by adding more milk or powdered sugar as needed for your desired thickness.
Stir in food coloring drop by drop until you achieve the desired hue.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 15g
Calories: 60
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 10mg
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: <1g
Cholesterol: 5mg

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