Easy To Make Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Buttercream frosting is really easy to make and when it's homemade with fresh ingredients, it tastes incredible. Whether you are topping a cake, cookies or cinnamon rolls, this recipe is the best. I am shocked by how many of my friends have told me that they have attempted to make frostings and end up giving up all together and buy a can. SO, I am here today to share just how simple making buttercream frosting really is.

Here is what you need:

EASY HOMEMADE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING (click here to print)

Ingredients:

3 cups powdered sugar
1 cup soft butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-4 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream

Directions:

Using a mixer and a large bowl whip butter and slowly incorporate powdered sugar. Add vanilla and whipping cream. Give your frosting a taste and if it tastes too buttery or the consistency is too runny, add a little more powdered sugar. If your frosting is too thick add a tablespoon of whipping cream to loosen.

Here is a quick video tutorial to show you how I made a batch.