Homemade Buttercream Frosting

In this simple step by step tutorial you will learn how to make classic vanilla buttercream frosting. Buttercream frosting is the king of frosting and is so versatile!

It is so easy to use and pipe and only requires a few easy ingredients. You just may not want to buy store-bought frosting anymore after making it at home.

Use it on your cupcakes and cakes and any other recipes you may have. If I can do it, you can do it! Let’s get started.

Ingredients

1 cup softened room temp unsalted butter 227g
2 tsp. of vanilla extract 10ml
4 cups of confectioner’s sugar powdered sugar (500g)
2 – 3 Tbsp. of milk 30 to 45ml

Instructions

Begin by creaming the butter with the vanilla or other flavoring extract in a large bowl with a hand mixer, stand mixer, or sturdy whisk. If you forget to leave out the butter beforehand to soften, just put it in the microwave for a few seconds to soften it. Or soften it in the oven on warm.

Slowly mix in the powdered sugar until all combined. The result will be a very thick frosting.

Thin the frosting out by adding a little bit of milk at a time until you get your desired thickness. Now your frosting will be ready and you can use it in a piping bag or just use a spatula to put it on your cakes or cupcakes. Enjoy!

Find the full recipe here on my website: https://www.inthekitchenwithmatt.com/buttercream-frosting