American Buttercream Recipe: The Best Sweet and Creamy Frosting
A rich and creamy frosting that’s perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: frosting for 12 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Beat the butter in a large bowl until creamy.
- Add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.
- Mix on low speed until combined, then increase speed and beat until light and fluffy.
Notes
- For a chocolate version, add cocoa powder.
- Make sure butter is at room temperature for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg