Dessert - Homemade cake icing from scratch recipes

Author: Victor Griffith

This simple 4-ingredient recipes is my go-to vanilla frosting recipe for cakes, cupcakes, and more! Homemade Buttercream Frosting is one of the best basic recipes to have on hand.

Basic Vanilla Cake Frosting
Vanilla Frosting
Homemade Buttercream Frosting
Homemade Buttercream Frosting
How make icing for cake at home?
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Basic Vanilla Cake Frosting

Looking for an easy, classic cake frosting? This simple 4-ingredient recipes is my go-to vanilla frosting recipe for cakes, cupcakes, and more!
Provided by: Kaleigh
Total time: 5 minutes
Prep time: 5 minutes
Yields: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Number of ingredients: 4

Ingredients:

1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, softened
1 lb powdered sugar (about 4 cups)
1 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
3–4 tbsp milk

Nutrition:

How to cook:

In the bowl of a stand mixer, or in a large bowl with a hand mixer, beat butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Add milk, one tbsp at a time, until you reach spreading consistency.
Use right away, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Notes: Creamy Frosting Recipe, Make frosting without powdered sugar with this quick, easy recipe. This vanilla frosting is light, creamy, and perfect for icing cupcakes and cakes.

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Buttercream Icing Recipe / How to Make Perfect Buttercream Frosting

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How To Make Cake Frosting

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Vanilla Frosting

Don't know how to make icing for cake but don't want to settle for store-bought frosting? This four-ingredient easy vanilla frosting recipe is the perfect topper for your cakey creations. The homemade taste just can't be beat. —Mary Faulk, Cambridge, Wisconsin
Provided by: Taste of Home
Total time: 5 minutes
Prep time: 5 minutes
Yields: 6 items
Number of ingredients: 4

Ingredients:

12 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Nutrition:

Calories: 145 calories
Fat: 3g fat (2g saturated fat)
Cholesterol: 8mg cholesterol
Sodium: 25mg sodium
Carbohydrate: 30g carbohydrate (30g sugars
Fiber: 0 fiber)
Protein: 0 protein.

How to cook:

Combine sugar, butter, milk and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until smooth and fluffy. Spread over cake or cupcakes. Store in refrigerator.

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Homemade Buttercream Frosting

Learn the easy way to make homemade vanilla buttercream frosting. This recipe is super simple, you’ll never buy the canned frosting again.
Provided by: Jessica Fisher
Total time: 10 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Yields: 18 servings
Cuisine: American
Number of ingredients: 4

Ingredients:

1 cup butter (softened)
3-4 cup powdered sugar
1-2 tbsp milk ( or half and half)
1 tsp vanilla extract

Nutrition:

How to cook:

In large mixing bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add three cups sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, and vanilla extract.
Beat until combined and fluffy.
Adjust with more sugar or milk, depending on what consistency you're looking for.

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Homemade Buttercream Frosting

Homemade Buttercream Frosting is one of the best basic recipes to have on hand.
Provided by: Jamie Lothridge
Total time: 15 minutes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Yields: 24 servings
Number of ingredients: 5

Ingredients:

3 sticks unsalted butter, softened
Tiny pinch fine sea salt
1 ½ pounds (24 ounces) powdered sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon clear vanilla extract (this helps maintain the bright white color)
2-3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk

Nutrition:

Calories: 225 calories
Carbohydrate: 29 grams carbohydrates
Cholesterol: 33 milligrams cholesterol
Fat: 12 grams fat
Fiber: 0 grams fiber
Protein: 1 grams protein
Saturated Fat: 8 grams saturated fat
Sodium: 13 milligrams sodium
Sugar: 28 grams sugar
Trans Fat: 0 grams trans fat
Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams unsaturated fat

How to cook:

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium-high speed for 6-7 minutes.
With the mixer on low speed, slowly add in the salt and powdered sugar, and continue beating until the sugar is fully incorporated.
Add in vanilla and cream or milk and mix on low speed until incorporated.
Turn the mixer back up to medium-high speed and beat the buttercream for an additional 6-7 minutes.
If the buttercream is too thick, add in a bit of milk, one teaspoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency.

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