American Buttercream Frosting: The Best Recipe for Home Bakers
The ultimate guide to making American Buttercream Frosting, perfect for home bakers of all levels.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 3 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Add powdered sugar and mix until combined.
- Add heavy cream, vanilla, and salt; beat until fluffy.
- Adjust consistency with more cream or sugar as needed.
- Use immediately or store for later use.
Notes
- For a chocolate version, add 1/2 cup of cocoa powder.
- Make sure your butter is at room temperature for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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