buttercream frosting recipe for cupcakes

Buttercream Frosting Recipe

This buttercream frosting recipe is smooth, fluffy, and perfectly sweet ideal for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and decorative piping. With just a few simple ingredients, you get a bakery-quality frosting that mixes in minutes and spreads effortlessly. Explore more delicious recipes like Buttercream Frosting Recipe on our website.

buttercream frosting recipe without heavy cream
buttercream frosting recipe without heavy cream

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • Food coloring (optional)

Directions

  • Cream the softened butter in a mixing bowl until smooth and fluffy.
  • Gradually add the sifted confectioners’ sugar, mixing until fully combined.
  • Add the vanilla extract and continue mixing.
  • Pour in the milk and beat for 3 to 4 minutes until the frosting becomes light and creamy.
  • Add food coloring if using and mix until evenly blended.
  • Use immediately or store in an airtight container.
buttercream frosting recipe without powdered sugar
buttercream frosting recipe without powdered sugar

Preparation Details

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 2 ½ cups