Almost Homemade Buttercream Recipe

Indulge in this unbelievably fluffy buttercream frosting, the perfect match for our luscious lemon cake (recipe sold separately). This easy recipe, adapted from the beloved Hello Cupcake! cookbook, delivers irresistibly playful results with minimal effort. Create bakery-quality frosting in just minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 1186.8 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Almost Homemade Buttercream

  1. In a large bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  3. Add the vanilla extract and milk and beat until smooth and creamy. If frosting is too thick, add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
  4. If frosting is too thin, add more powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
  5. Add food coloring, if desired and beat until evenly distributed.
  6. Frost your favorite cake or cupcakes. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

311g

Fat

250g

Carbs

40g

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