Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Buttercream frosting is the quintessential finisher for any cake or cupcake — our Vanilla Buttercream Frosting is exquisite and creamy with flecks of vanilla bean. Perfect for frosting cakes and creating intricate decorations, it will transform your desserts from tasting good to tasting great.

Ingredients

Directions

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the butter until smooth. Add in the powdered sugar and the salt, whisking on low speed until combined. Add the milk, half-and-half, or cream and vanilla bean scrapings, beating on high speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add more milk or powdered sugar as needed to achieve your desired spreading consistency.

  • 170 grams unsalted butter, softened
  • 350 grams powdered sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons whole milk, half-and-half, or cream
  • Scrapings of 1 Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Bean or 1 tablespoon of Nielsen-Massey Pure Vanilla Bean Paste
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Directions

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the butter until smooth. Add in the powdered sugar and the salt, whisking on low speed until combined. Add the milk, half-and-half, or cream and vanilla bean scrapings, beating on high speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add more milk or powdered sugar as needed to achieve your desired spreading consistency.

  • Nielsen-Massey time icon

    10 minsprep

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    0 minscook

This Recipe Uses

Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans

Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans

Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Bean Paste