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Looking for a quick and easy frosting recipe to make to spruce up your favorite desserts? This vanilla buttercream frosting is the perfect addition to make any dessert special!
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You’ll love this Simple Frosting Recipe!
I have been trying hard to do something every day that’s super fun during the summer, but sometimes there is a slower afternoon here and there. And that’s okay! That came up the other day, and we decided to spruce up the day with cupcakes and sprinkles, using my favorite vanilla frosting recipe. I love this vanilla buttercream recipe because it is not only easy to make, but it is easy for the kids to help with and help decorate! I use this recipe literally all the time. It is one of my all-time favorites!
Vanilla Frosting Ingredients
For this recipe, all you will need is:
- 2 sticks of butter
- powdered sugar
- vanilla extract
- milk
It is such an easy recipe and it can be made in no time at all! And don’t forget your favorite cupcakes to pair with it, whether your cupcakes are store-bought or homemade, whatever works for you!
How to Make Vanilla Frosting
To make my favorite vanilla buttercream frosting, all you need to do is:
- Mix two sticks of softened butter with three cups of powdered sugar in a mixer.
- Add in 1 tsp vanilla extract and ½ cup of milk, and then gradually add four more cups of powdered sugar as you continue mixing until your frosting is smooth.
- Now it is ready to use for decorating!
How to use Vanilla Frosting
This vanilla frosting is perfect to add to cupcakes, cookies, or any other fun desserts you’re making. The kids love adding fun sprinkles to their cupcakes, and the frosting really dresses them up! What dessert are you making that will be perfect with this vanilla buttercream? I’d love to hear all about it in the comments below!
Homemade Vanilla Frosting Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 sticks butter, softened
- 7 cups powdered sugar, divided
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Mix two sticks of softened butter with three cups of powdered sugar in a mixer.
- Add in 1 tsp vanilla extract and ½ cup of milk and mix.
- Gradually add four more cups of powdered sugar as you continue mixing until your frosting is smooth.
