American Buttercream Frosting: The Easy Indulgence for Every Cake
American Buttercream Frosting is a classic frosting choice for cakes and cupcakes, characterized by its creamy texture and rich flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Makes enough for 2-layer 9-inch cake
- Category: Frosting
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated.
- Pour in the heavy cream and vanilla extract; beat on high speed until light and fluffy.
Notes
- For a chocolate version, add 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Ensure your butter is at room temperature for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg