Vanilla Frosting

Vanilla frosting is the little black dress of the baking world, classic, versatile, and it makes everything look (and taste) better.

Here you’ll find all my favorite vanilla-based frostings and icings, from the Swiss Meringue Buttercream I can’t stop making (silky, dreamy, and pipes like a pro) to my 5-Minute Easy Vanilla Frosting for when you need something fast but still crave bakery-style results.

If you’re decorating cookies, try my Emergency Royal Icing (no meringue powder required!) or the 3-Minute Cookie Icing that spreads like a dream without piping bags.

Need a cake topper in a pinch? Whip up my 2-Minute Quick Vanilla Glaze or go a little fancier with Whipped Mascarpone Frosting.

From birthday cakes to holiday cookies, this collection has every kind of vanilla frosting you’ll ever need, reliable, approachable, and always delicious.