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glass bowl of homemade vanilla frosting
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Easy 3 Ingredient Vanilla Frosting

Combine powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla for a quick upgrade to any baked dessert or breakfast item.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: frosting
Servings: 8
Calories: 221kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Electric Stand Mixer

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla

Instructions

  • Start by whipping 1 stick, room temperature butter in the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment at medium speed.
  • Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl and repeat this process 3 times until the butter is whipped and lighter in color.
  • After the butter becomes fluffy, add powdered sugar in half-cup increments.
  • Add the vanilla extract and whip until it's well combined.
  • Use this frosting on cupcakes, sugar cookies, or any baked goods that need an upgrade.

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.02mg