Description
This fluffy frosting recipe creates a light and airy topping for your cakes and cupcakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Beat the softened butter in a large bowl until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until combined.
- Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt, then beat on high speed until fluffy.
- Adjust consistency with more cream or sugar as needed.
- Use immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is at room temperature for best results.
- For chocolate frosting, add cocoa powder to taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: fluffy frosting recipe