Recipe For Buttercream Frosting

This recipe for Vanilla Buttercream Frosting is such a classic that pairs with anything. It is probably the #1 frosting I use for any cake I’m making. It is great for everything from a birthday cake to a classic coconut cake. Learn how to make buttercream frosting in no time.

Recipe For Buttercream Frosting

Buttercream frosting is one of those classic recipes that every grandmother teaches you how to make. It pairs perfectly on any and every cake and has a classic flavor we’ve all come to love.

What to pair Buttercream Frosting with?

We paired this icing with our Coconut Cake and it topped the cake off just perfectly. The good thing about buttercream is that it basically pairs with just about anything that needs frosting. And, it’s super simple to make with just a few key ingredients that you probably already have on hand in your pantry. This is a staple that must be in your go-to baking arsenal.

It pairs perfectly with my all time favorite cake: Red Velvet. You can also try the chocolate version of this frosting with a classic chocolate cake. You can find my Grandmother’s recipe for that right here.

This recipe for buttercream frosting is so easy to make, you’ll have it mastered in no time.

Recipe For Buttercream Frosting

• Author: Kelsey Woods

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Description

This recipe for classic buttercream frosting pairs perfectly with any cake. It is so quick and easy to make, and uses ingredients you probably already have on hand.

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Ingredients

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• 2 oz cream cheese , let it soften to room temperature
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter – microwave for about 15–30 seconds to soften butter
• 1 tsp vanilla  extract
• 5 cups powdered sugar

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Instructions

1. Use an electric mixture, with the paddle attachment, to whip butter with cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
2. Slowly mix in the vanilla extract. Continue whipping on medium speed adding in the powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
3. If the texture seems a bit runny, you can chill as needed to help it thicken up.

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While Vanilla Buttercream Frosting is always a classic, sometimes I like to change it up. A little tip from me on this one, I love subbing out the vanilla for an almond extract for an even deeper flavor profile here. Just give it a try! I’d love to know your favorite dessert to pair buttercream frosting with. Let me know in the comments below.

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