Vanilla Buttercream Icing Rezept

This decadent vanilla buttercream frosting, featuring shortening for a delightful crisp exterior and rich, buttery interior, is perfect for elevating your cakes and cupcakes! Frost two 13x9 inch cakes with this recipe, creating a stunning finish to your favorite baked goods. Inspired by a classic cooks.com recipe, this icing is incredibly versatile. Try it with Old Fashioned Spice Cake (#41292) for an irresistible flavor combination.

Vorbereitung 15 Min.

Kochzeit 15 Min.

Kalorien 111.5 kcal

Eiweiß 0g

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Zutaten für Vanilla Buttercream Icing

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
4 tablespoons milk, plus more as needed
4 cups powdered sugar

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Zubereitung von Vanilla Buttercream Icing

In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
Gradually add 4 cups of powdered sugar, alternating with 4 tablespoons of milk, beating well after each addition.
Beat for 5 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Add additional milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
Add a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust sweetness or consistency as needed. Ensure there are no gritty textures.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

74g

Fat

Carbs

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Sweets & Sides Desserts The Americas American Southern Vegetarian Baking 30 Minutes Or Less

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Preparation For Large Groups Low Protein 5 Ingredients Or Less Desserts Easy Cakes Dietary Low Sodium Cake Fillings And Frostings Low In Something Number Of Servings

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Wie lange dauert die Zubereitung von Vanilla Buttercream Icing?

Vanilla Buttercream Icing dauert insgesamt etwa 30 Minuten – ungefähr 15 Minuten Vorbereitung und 15 Minuten Kochzeit.

Wie viele Kalorien hat Vanilla Buttercream Icing?

Vanilla Buttercream Icing hat etwa 111.5 Kalorien pro Portion, mit ungefähr 0 g Eiweiß, 6 g Kohlenhydraten und 6 g Fett.

Welche Zutaten brauche ich für Vanilla Buttercream Icing?

Die wichtigsten Zutaten für Vanilla Buttercream Icing sind Shortening, Vanilla Extract, Salt, Water, Powdered Sugar. Die vollständige Liste mit Mengenangaben findest du oben.