Vanilla Frosting
A creamy vanilla frosting perfect for cupcakes and cakes, easy to prepare with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Dairy
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ΒΌ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 Tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Beat butter until creamy, then add salt and mix.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in heavy cream one tablespoon at a time until smooth and fluffy.
- Stir in vanilla extract until well combined.
- Spread or pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and decorate as desired.
Notes
This frosting is best used within 2 days at room temperature or stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.