American Buttercream Frosting: The Best Homemade Delight
Learn how to make the best American Buttercream Frosting from scratch, perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Frosts 2-3 layers of cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until combined.
- Pour in the heavy cream and vanilla extract, then beat until fluffy.
- Add salt to taste, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Use immediately or store for later use.
Notes
- For a chocolate version, add cocoa powder to the mixture.
- Make sure the butter is at room temperature for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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