Bakery Baker's Cake Icing
Achieve the ultimate professional-quality frosting with this Bakery Baker's Cake Icing recipe, a timeless favorite for cake decorators and home bakers alike. This heavenly buttercream boasts a velvety-smooth texture and a perfectly balanced sweetness, thanks to its blend of softened unsalted butter, sifted powdered sugar, heavy cream, and a touch of pure vanilla extract. Ready in just 10 minutes, this quick and easy icing is perfect for spreading, piping, or decorating cakes, cupcakes, and other baked delights. Customize its consistency to your liking—thicker for intricate designs or thinner for spreading ease. Whether you're creating a show-stopping celebration cake or a batch of everyday cupcakes, this bakery-style frosting delivers professional results and incredible flavor every time. A must-have recipe for any baker’s repertoire!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups Powdered sugar, sifted
- 3 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment to beat the softened unsalted butter on medium speed until light and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 2
Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating on low speed after each addition to avoid a sugar cloud. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Step 3
Once all the powdered sugar is incorporated, increase the speed to medium-high and beat for an additional 2 minutes until the mixture is fluffy.
Step 4
With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until the icing reaches your desired consistency. For a thicker consistency, add less cream; for a thinner consistency, add a little more.
Step 5
Add the vanilla extract and the salt, and mix on medium speed for another 1-2 minutes to combine and enhance the flavor.
Step 6
Stop the mixer and taste your buttercream. Adjust salt or vanilla if desired. Beat once more to incorporate any changes.
Step 7
Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or other baked goods, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day or refrigerated for up to 1 week (bring to room temperature and re-whip before using).
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (776.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3760.7 |
| Total Fat 207.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 130.5g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 561.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 644.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 486.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 484.1g | |
| Protein 2.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 54.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 63.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories