{"id":25692,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/buttercream-frosting\/"},"modified":"2025-06-20T12:00:23","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T17:00:23","slug":"buttercream-frosting","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/buttercream-frosting\/","title":{"rendered":"Buttercream Frosting"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every baker needs a go-to buttercream frosting recipe in their back pocket. As the finishing touch and first impression (eyes eat first!), the best buttercream frosting must hit every mark: silky-smooth, thick, dense and sweet but not cloyingly so. And, maybe the most important aspect, there should be zero<\/em> air bubbles. Our recipe for buttercream frosting hits these marks exactly.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll show you, step-by-step, how to make buttercream frosting that will spread on cakes and decorate desserts like a dream. Feel free to make it yours by playing around with different extracts or liquids other than milk (like coffee or orange juice!) and dyeing it any color under the sun.<\/p>\n

What is buttercream?<\/h2>\n

Buttercream is a type of frosting that\u2019s thick, silky, sweet and quick to whip up. This frosting is a favorite among bakeries since it\u2019s easy to use to frost and decorate cakes<\/a> and cupcakes. Buttercream is made from butter, confectioners\u2019 sugar, milk and a little vanilla extract for flavor. The flavor can easily be changed by using different extracts and liquids other than milk. Its white hue lends itself to quick color changes with food colorings or natural food dyes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here, we\u2019re whipping up American buttercream, but there are five types of buttercream frosting<\/a>. American buttercream is by far the easiest and sweetest, but Swiss, French, Italian and German buttercream are all suited best for different desserts.<\/p>\n

How to Make Buttercream Frosting<\/h2>\n

To make buttercream frosting, take out a hand mixer or stand mixer and a large bowl. Add softened butter to the bowl and beat the butter on high speed until it\u2019s fluffy and pale in color. There should be no butter lumps left. Add in confectioners\u2019 sugar and a splash of vanilla extract, and slowly beat everything just until it comes together. Next, add enough milk to thin the frosting to your desired consistency, and beat everything together on medium-high until your frosting is light and fluffy without adding air bubbles to the frosting, about two minutes.<\/p>\n

Ingredients for Buttercream Frosting<\/h2>\n

\"ButtercreamTASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n