Vanilla Frosting
A classic vanilla buttercream frosting for cupcakes and cake decorating.
Ingredients
powdered sugar (sifted)
250 g
unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
80 g
whole milk
25 ml
vanilla extract
a few drops
Instructions
1
Mix the sugar and butter
Place the powdered sugar and butter in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or use a handheld electric mixer. Beat on medium-low speed until evenly combined.
2
Add the wet ingredients
Set the mixer to low speed. Mix the milk and vanilla extract in a separate bowl, then add 2 to 3 tbsp of the mixture to the butter at a time.
3
Whip until fluffy
Once all the milk has been added, increase the mixer to high speed. Continue whipping until the frosting is light and fluffy, for at least 5 minutes. The longer it is whipped, the lighter and fluffier it will become.
