Quick Buttercream Frosting
This creamy and fluffy buttercream frosting recipe is the perfect topping for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. With just a few simple ingredients, you can easily whip up a batch of this delicious frosting to add a sweet and decadent touch to your favorite desserts. The smooth texture and delicate vanilla flavor make this frosting a versatile option for all your baking needs.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 6 cups confectionersÂ’ sugar
- 16 Tbs. (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 4 1/2 Tbs. milk, plus more, if needed
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- Food colorings (optional)
Instructions
- Have all the ingredients at room temperature.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the flat beater, combine the confectioners sugar, butter, the 4 1/2 Tbs. milk, the vanilla and salt and beat on low speed until combined, about 1 minute. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Increase the speed to medium and beat until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- If the frosting is dry, add more milk, 1 tsp. at a time, until it is creamy but still holds peaks. Tint with food coloring as desired. Makes about 4 cups.
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