White Buttercream Icing
Elevate your baked creations with this silky-smooth White Buttercream Icing, a versatile and foolproof recipe perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. Made with just five simple ingredients—unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, heavy cream or milk, and a hint of salt—this classic icing achieves an irresistibly creamy texture and dreamy sweetness in just 15 minutes. Its rich, buttery flavor is complemented by the subtle warmth of vanilla, while the consistency is easily adjustable for spreading or piping. Whether you're decorating pastries for a celebration or simply indulging your sweet tooth, this homemade buttercream icing is sure to impress. Plus, it stores beautifully, making it an essential for any baking enthusiast.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream or milk
- 1 pinch Salt
Directions
Step 1
1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until it becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color.
Step 2
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating on low speed initially to avoid a sugar cloud. Once incorporated, increase the speed to medium and continue mixing for about 30 seconds per addition.
Step 3
3. Add the vanilla extract, heavy cream or milk, and a pinch of salt to the mixture. Beat on medium-high speed for another 2-3 minutes, or until the icing is smooth, creamy, and reaches the desired consistency.
Step 4
4. If the icing is too thick, add more heavy cream or milk, one teaspoon at a time, until it reaches the right spreading or piping consistency. Conversely, if it's too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar gradually.
Step 5
5. Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Allow it to come to room temperature and re-whip before using if stored.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (630.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2811.2 |
| Total Fat 106.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 63.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 282mg | 0% |
| Sodium 176.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 480.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 471.3g | |
| Protein 1.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 50.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 61.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories