Vanilla American Buttercream
This is the best vanilla buttercream for decorating cakes. Its easy to make and delicious!
Prep Time 20 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
- 2 cups butter, room temperature
- 2 lbs. powdered sugar (1 large bag)
- 2 tsp. vanilla flavoring
- 2-4 tbsp milk or half and half
Beat on high room temperature butter and vanilla until butter is smooth and creamy.
Slowly mix in powdered sugar until the frosting is thick and creamy.
Add milk or half and half until desired consistency is achieved. You'll add more milk for frosting a cake and less if you will be piping. Store leftovers in an airtigh container.
Keyword vanilla buttercream