Wedding Cake Buttercream Frosting: The Best for Cupcakes Too
Wedding Cake Buttercream Frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that’s perfect for any celebration, including weddings and birthdays.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Frosts 2 layer cake or 24 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt; mix on high speed until fluffy and smooth.
- If the frosting is too thick, add more heavy cream until desired consistency is reached.
- Use immediately to frost your cakes or cupcakes, or store in the refrigerator for later use.
Notes
- This frosting can be colored easily with food coloring.
- For a richer flavor, substitute half of the vanilla with almond extract.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg