Description
This quick and almost-professional buttercream icing is a smooth, fluffy, and versatile frosting that comes together in just 10 minutes. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, this easy recipe delivers bakery-style results with simple pantry ingredients. An SEO-optimized recipe featuring keywords like ‘buttercream icing’, ‘easy frosting’, and ‘homemade buttercream’.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
3 drops food coloring, or as needed (optional)
Instructions
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter until smooth and fluffy.
- Gradually add confectioners’ sugar, beating until fully incorporated.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Add milk and beat for 3 to 4 minutes until light and creamy.
- If using, add food coloring and beat for 30 seconds or until desired color is reached.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Use clear vanilla extract for a pure white frosting.
- For a creamier texture, substitute heavy cream for milk.
- Cocoa powder can be added to make a quick chocolate buttercream.
- Gel food coloring gives vibrant shades without thinning the frosting.
- Plant-based butter and non-dairy milk can be used for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
