Vanilla Buttercream Icing Receta

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.

Preparación 15 min

Cocción 15 min

Calorías 111.5 kcal

Proteína 0g

Valoración Sé el primero

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Ingredientes para 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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Cómo preparar 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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¿Cuánto se tarda en preparar Vanilla Buttercream Icing?

Vanilla Buttercream Icing tarda unos 30 minutos de principio a fin: aproximadamente 15 minutos de preparación y 15 minutos de cocción.

¿Cuántas calorías tiene Vanilla Buttercream Icing?

Vanilla Buttercream Icing tiene aproximadamente 111.5 calorías por ración, con unos 0 g de proteína, 6 g de carbohidratos y 6 g de grasa.

¿Qué ingredientes necesito para Vanilla Buttercream Icing?

Los ingredientes principales de Vanilla Buttercream Icing son Shortening, Vanilla Extract, Salt, Water, Powdered Sugar. Consulta la lista completa con cantidades más arriba.