Powdered Sugar Frosting: A 5-Minute Vanilla Frosting
By Noah Bennett
Prep
5 min
Total
5 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
Start with soft unsalted butter that isn't oily or runny․ Whip for 1 to 2 minutes․ The frosting made with powder sugar and vanilla extract is fluffy with a clean vanilla taste․ I use this recipe for cake frosting when I need frosting for a cake and don't have time to run to the store for frosting․
I add powdered sugar to the ice cream mixture a cup at a time‚ stirring at low speed until fully combined‚ and then add vanilla․ A large bowl helps accommodate the volume of powdered sugar when it first combines with the other ingredients․ I use a hand mixer for this recipe‚ but a stand mixer would be fine․
Add milk to the mixer on low speed․ Beat on medium-high speed until frosting can be spread․ Add 2 tablespoons of milk․ Add 1 more tablespoon if necessary․ Stop the mixer when the frosting is light and fluffy‚ with no powdered sugar visible on the sides․
Try using it as a glaze for pastries like cinnamon rolls and piping it onto cupcakes․ A piping bag can also be used to decorate cupcakes neatly․ Other additions‚ including cocoa powder‚ lemon zest‚ cream cheese‚ and almond extract‚ can be made with batches of this glaze recipe to create other flavors․
Why you'll love this recipe
- Four pantry items can make two cups of vanilla frosting, You do not need to purchase a can of frosting․
- The butter is creamed to make it smooth, Sugar is added․
- Vanilla helps ensure the product does not taste only sweet‚ even though it contains few ingredients․
- A bowl and electric mixer are the only equipment needed to make one batch․
- Powdered sugar helps form decorations when squeezing, Adding milk thins the mixture for pouring․
Ingredients
- •½ cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- •2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- •2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream (2-3 tablespoons, as needed)
Instructions
- 1
Beat the softened butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
- 2
Turn the mixer to low and gradually add the sifted powdered sugar. Mix until just combined, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- 3
Keep mixing on low while slowly drizzling in 2 tablespoons of milk. Once incorporated, beat on medium-high for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add the remaining tablespoon of milk only if needed for your desired consistency.
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Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
150
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