Small-Batch Buttercream
Whip up a velvety small-batch buttercream in minutes with 4 easy ingredients. A delicious vanilla frosting for cakes, cupcakes, and pastries!
Servings 1.5 cups
Calories 1176kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter at room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix at medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add powdered sugar.
- Mix at medium for about 2 minutes, then add milk and vanilla extract. Continue to mix for about 2 additional minutes, or until light and fluffy. This will yield about 1 to 1 ½ cups of buttercream.
Notes
This recipe yields approximately 1 1/2 cups of buttercream. The nutrition label is for the full batch.
Nutrition
Calories: 1176kcal | Carbohydrates: 161g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 39g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 40mg | Sugar: 157g | Vitamin A: 1899IU | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 0.1mg