How to Make Buttercream Frosting - A Step-by-Step Guide

Buttercream frosting is a classic and versatile frosting that is perfect for decorating cakes, cupcakes, and other baked goods. It has a smooth and creamy texture and is incredibly easy to make at home. Whether you're a beginner baker or a seasoned pro, this frosting is a must-have in your recipe repertoire.

Buttercream frosting is made from just a few simple ingredients, including butter, powdered sugar, and flavorings like vanilla extract. The butter gives the frosting its rich and ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 egg yolks, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 2 1/2 cups

  • Cream butter until soft. Add salt and part of the sugar gradually, blending after each addition. Then add egg yolks and vanilla; blend well. Add remaining sugar, alternately with milk, until preferred consistency for spreading is reached, beating after each addition until smooth.
  • Nutrition

    352 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 82mg
    • Sodium: 122mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 60g
    • Total Sugars: 59g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 14mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 16mg