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The fluffiest and creamiest vanilla frosting, piled on a cupcake

Whipped Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

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Light and airy vanilla frosting that's perfect for cakes, cupcakes and more!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 7 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings 6 cups
Calories 621
Author Annalise Sandberg

Ingredients

  • 4 cups powdered sugar (1 lb, 455 grams), sifted after measuring
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks, 226 grams), at room temperature
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 621kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 17mg | Sugar: 78g | Vitamin A: 1091IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg