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.

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.

Preparation Details

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