Light and airy vanilla frosting that's perfect for cakes, cupcakes and more!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 7 minutesmins
Total Time 7 minutesmins
Servings 6cups
Calories 621
Author Annalise Sandberg
Ingredients
4cupspowdered sugar(1 lb, 455 grams), sifted after measuring
1cupunsalted butter(2 sticks, 226 grams), at room temperature
1/8teaspoonsalt
1/4cupheavy whipping cream
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
1/4teaspoonalmond extract, optional, but highly recommended!
Instructions
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with a hand-held mixer, mix all of the ingredients on low speed until it starts to come together.
Increase speed to high and beat for 4-5 minutes until frosting is fluffy, pausing once or twice to scrape the bowl down.
(Optional Step) The frosting will be very airy with lots of bubbles. To achieve a smooth frosting, beat it with a wooden spoon by hand for 2-3 minutes. This will push all of those air bubbles out.
Use frosting as desired to cover cakes, cupcakes, cookies, etc. This is enough frosting for a double layer 8 or 9-inch cake, 2 dozen cupcakes, or 2 dozen 4-inch cookies.
Store frosting at room temperature for 1-2 days, in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to several months.