My go-to vanilla buttercream recipe for when the occasion requires (I mean, every day right?). It’s a classic that whips together in minutes, perfect for any cake or cookie, or just delivered straight on a spoon (with sprinkles of course).
Equipment
- Mixer hand or standing
- Paddle attachment for stand mixer
- Measuring Cups
- Teaspoons
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 3 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 tbsp whipping cream if needed
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl* fitted with a paddle attachment, place the softened butter and lightly beat to smooth it out. Add in powdered sugar and gently fold in with a spatula (to avoid a dust plume when you turn your mixer on). Turn your mixer onto low speed until well blended and then increase speed to medium and beat for another 3 minutes.
- Add vanilla, continuing to beat on medium speed for 1 minute more. Depending on your baking needs, add in cream one tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
Notes
- You can use a hand mixer but just make sure that it is strong enough to handle the density that is buttercream. Speaking from experience… hand mixers can burn out.
- You can do this with a whisk attachment as well but note that your buttercream will turn out a more whipped consistency
