Kittencal's Bakery Buttercream Frosting Icing
Elevate your baking game with Kittencal’s Bakery Buttercream Frosting Icing, a luxurious and versatile icing that guarantees bakery-worthy results right in your own kitchen. This silky-smooth, perfectly sweet buttercream is crafted with simple ingredients like softened unsalted butter, sifted powdered sugar, and a touch of vanilla extract for classic flavor. Its velvety texture is easily adjustable with heavy cream or whole milk, making it ideal for piping intricate designs or creating flawless cake finishes. Whether you’re adding a splash of vibrant color with gel food coloring or keeping it timelessly white, this frosting spreads and pipes beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the ultimate go-to recipe for decorating cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, and it stores well for a week in the fridge. Perfect for beginner and seasoned bakers alike, this is a must-try for a professional touch to your homemade treats!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups Powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar), sifted
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream or whole milk
- 0 as needed Optional - Gel food coloring
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter on medium-high speed using a stand mixer or hand mixer, until smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
Step 2
Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition. Once the sugar is incorporated, increase the speed to medium-high and beat until smooth.
Step 3
Add the vanilla extract and salt to the mixture, and beat on medium speed until thoroughly combined.
Step 4
Pour in 1 tablespoon of heavy cream (or whole milk) at a time, and continue beating until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. Add the second tablespoon only if needed for a smoother texture.
Step 5
If using food coloring, add a small amount of gel food coloring and mix until evenly distributed. Adjust the coloring as needed for your desired hue.
Step 6
Use immediately for frosting cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. Alternatively, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Let it come to room temperature and rewhip before using.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (761.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3695.2 |
| Total Fat 202.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 128.5g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 550.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 638.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 481.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 481.1g | |
| Protein 2.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 76.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 87.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories