# CLASSIC VANILLA BUTTERCREAM

Perfect frosting for cakes and cupcakes, super easy to make.

- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 400 gram softened unsalted butter
- 5 cups sifted powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp cream or milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract

## Instructions

1. Beat the softened unsalted butter over high speed until it becomes fluffy.
2. Add 1 cup of sifted powdered sugar alternately by hand, mixing it first to avoid making a mess, and then continue mixing it with the hand mixer.
3. Once the mixture becomes a bit heavy, add 3-4 tablespoons of cream or milk and mix again.
4. Repeat the process of adding powdered sugar and milk alternately until all ingredients are used.
5. Once mixed, add 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract and continue mixing.

## Equipment

- bowl
- hand mixer
- spatula
- measuring cups
- measuring spoon
- piping bag
- piping nozzle
- cake turntable

## Tips

- The outcome should be light and fluffy.
- You can add the flavor you want.
- Mocha flavor will be posted in the next video.

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSHT8U79D6t5h-lPwTj/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/f46d1a9d-3ba2-416d-8141-3108e0eec6f5
- Extracted: 2025-11-24

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