Yield: 3 cups
Best Whipped Buttercream Frosting
Super creamy and fluffy, not too sweet, and just 4 ingredients — this is quite possibly the best whipped buttercream frosting recipe ever… A must try!
Prep Time
6 minutes
Total Time
6 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter (2 sticks), softened
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 3-5 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Using a paddle beater, beat the softened butter on medium speed for about 3 minutes or until it's a pale yellow color.
- Add sifted confectioners' sugar and stir on low until incorporated.
- Add pure vanilla extract and 3 tablespoons of heavy cream. Beat on medium-high for 3 minutes or until light and fluffy, stopping to scrape the sides once or twice.
- If a thinner frosting is desired, add additional heavy cream 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Notes
I used regular pure vanilla extract in this batch, which is why the frosting has a creamy color to it. If you prefer a truer white buttercream, you’ll want to look for clear vanilla extract.
If you would like to add color to this fluffy buttercream frosting, I recommend using a good quality soft gel paste food coloring.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
2 tablespoonsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 160Total Fat: 8.8gSaturated Fat: 5.6gCholesterol: 24.9mgSodium: 55.6mgCarbohydrates: 20.2gFiber: 0gSugar: 19.6gProtein: 0.1g