This vanilla frosting recipe is light and fluffy and only takes 5 minutes to make. It uses simple pantry staple ingredients and is the buttercream frosting to frost on top of your favorite cakes and cupcakes! This easy recipe is perfect for beginners and will frost 12-15 cupcakes or fill and frost a 9" 2 layer cake or a sheet cake.
In the bowl of a hand or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment add the 1 cup butter and mix on low-medium speed for 30 seconds-1 minute.
Stop the mixer, add in the 3 cups of powdered sugar, and turn the dial to the lowest mixing setting so powdered sugar doesn't blow up in your face. Move to a medium speed when the sugar is more incorporated. Mix for 2 minutes.
Stop the mixer and add in the 1 tsp vanilla extract and 2 tsp cream. Mix on medium-high speed for 1 minute-2 minutes.
The icing should have stiff peaks, and hold its shape, not runny at all.
To make this vegan, use a butter substitute straight from the fridge.
If you want the buttercream thicker, add in 1,4 cup more sugar. If it is too thick, add in 1/2 teaspoon more milk at a time until you reach the right consistency.
This will frost 12-15 cupcakes or fill and frost 2 9"round cakes