Description
This homemade vanilla frosting is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. It’s creamy, sweet, and full of vanilla flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until combined.
- Pour in the heavy cream and vanilla extract; beat on high until light and fluffy.
- If the frosting is too thick, add more cream to reach desired consistency.
Notes
- This frosting can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- You can tint the frosting with food coloring for festive occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg