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Vanilla American Buttercream Recipe

Vanilla American Buttercream Recipe

This Vanilla American Buttercream Recipe is perfect for frosting cakes and cupcakes, featuring a rich vanilla flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

Buttercream Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened at room temperature
  • 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk adjust as needed for consistency

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
  • Add vanilla extract and milk, then beat until smooth and fluffy.
  • Adjust the consistency with more milk if needed.

Notes

This buttercream can be colored or flavored to suit your needs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword buttercream frosting, cake decoration, easy recipe, Frosting, vanilla, vanilla buttercream
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