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Easy buttercream frosting recipe

This easy buttercream frosting recipe is made with butter and powdered sugar. This frosting is perfect for decorating cakes and cupcakes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Cooking basics
Cuisine: World
Keyword: Easy buttercream frosting, easy buttercream recipe, how to make buttercream
Servings: 2.5 cups
Calories: 1217kcal
Author: Maayke

Equipment

  • 1 hand mixer
  • 1 sieve

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks butter
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk *optional
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
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Instructions

  • in a large bowl, put the butter and beat with a mixer until almost white and fluffy.
  • Add the powdered sugar little by little and keep mixing until everything is incorporated.
  • Add in some milk and vanilla extract if necessary, and mix for another 3 minutes until you have a light, fluffy buttercream. This is also the time to add other flavors, such as chocolate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 1217kcal | Carbohydrates: 144g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 74g | Saturated Fat: 47g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 195mg | Sodium: 587mg | Potassium: 36mg | Sugar: 141g | Vitamin A: 2269IU | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.1mg