Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe

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Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
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Nutrition
989
Calories
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Ingredients:

  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 (16-oz.) package powdered sugar
  • 3 to 5 tbsp. milk

Directions:

  1. Beat first 3 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar alternately with 3 Tbsp. milk, 1 Tbsp. at a time, beating at low speed until blended and smooth after each addition. Beat in up to 2 Tbsp. additional milk for desired consistency.
  3. Ultimate Vanilla Buttercream Frosting: Substitute 2 tsp. vanilla bean paste for vanilla extract. Proceed with recipe as directed. Makes about 2 cups.
  4. Vanilla Latte Buttercream Frosting: Increase vanilla extract to 2 tsp. Proceed with recipe as directed, beating in 1 Tbsp. instant espresso with butter. Makes about 2 1/4 cups.
  5. Chocolate Buttercream Frosting: Increase milk to 5 to 7 Tbsp. Prepare recipe as directed in Step 1. Whisk together 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa and powdered sugar. Proceed with recipe as directed. Makes about 2 1/4 cups.
  6. Mint Chocolate Chip Buttercream Frosting: Reduce milk to 1 to 2 Tbsp. Prepare recipe as directed, beating in 3 Tbsp. peppermint schnapps with butter. Proceed with recipe as directed. Beat in 1 (4-oz.) finely chopped bittersweet chocolate baking bar. Makes about 2 1/2 cups.
  7. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Ghirardelli 60% Cocoa Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Bar.
  8. Chocolate-Malt Buttercream Frosting: Increase milk to 5 to 7 Tbsp. Prepare recipe as directed in Step 1. Whisk together 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa, 1/2 cup malted milk powder, and powdered sugar. Proceed with recipe as directed.
  9. Key Lime Buttercream Frosting: Reduce milk to 1 to 2 Tbsp. Prepare recipe as directed in Step 1. Beat in 1 1/2 tsp. Key lime zest. Proceed with recipe as directed in Step 2, beating in 3 Tbsp. Key lime juice with milk.
  10. Raspberry Buttercream Frosting: Omit milk. Proceed with recipe as directed, beating in 1/2 cup fresh raspberries with butter. Makes about 2 1/2 cups.
  11. Note: Be sure to wash and thoroughly dry raspberries before adding to frosting.
  12. Blackberry Buttercream Frosting: Omit milk. Prepare recipe as directed in Step 1, beating in 1/2 cup fresh blackberries and 1 tsp. lemon zest with butter. Proceed with recipe as directed, beating in an additional 1 cup powdered sugar. Makes about 2 1/2 cups.
  13. Note: Be sure to wash and thoroughly dry blackberries before adding to frosting.
  14. Butterscotch-Caramel Buttercream Frosting: Reduce milk to 1 to 3 Tbsp. Proceed with recipe as directed, beating in 1/3 cup butterscotch-caramel topping with butter. Makes about 2 1/4 cups.
  15. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Smucker's Special Recipe Butterscotch Caramel Flavored Topping.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 989.16 Kcal (4141 kJ)
Calories from fat 886.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 98.46g 151%
Cholesterol 245.56mg 82%
Sodium 505.27mg 21%
Potassium 488.73mg 10%
Total Carbs 23.09g 8%
Sugars 16.28g 65%
Protein 4.85g 10%
Vitamin A 1.1mg 38%
Calcium 131.6mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 442.65 Kcal (1853 kJ)
Calories from fat 396.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44.06g 151%
Cholesterol 109.89mg 82%
Sodium 226.11mg 21%
Potassium 218.71mg 10%
Total Carbs 10.33g 8%
Sugars 7.29g 65%
Protein 2.17g 10%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 38%
Calcium 58.9mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 28
    Points
  • 28
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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