Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
There’s nothing that can quite compare to the delightful taste and texture of homemade vanilla buttercream frosting. This classic frosting is a favourite for a reason. It’s creamy, sweet, and rich with real vanilla flavour. It’s the perfect finishing touch on cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. What’s more, once it sets, the frosting develops a delicate crust, adding a lovely contrast to the buttery texture below.
The Delicate Frosting Crust
What sets vanilla buttercream frosting apart from other types of frosting is its texture. It’s incredibly smooth and creamy, making it a joy to spread on baked goods. It also holds its shape well, making it perfect for piping onto cakes and cupcakes. The combination of the creamy texture and the sweet vanilla flavour is simply irresistible.
But it’s not just the texture and flavour that makes this frosting so special. It’s also the way it sets. Unlike other frostings, vanilla buttercream develops a delicate crust once it sets. This is due to the sugar in the frosting, which crystallizes as it dries. The result is a frosting with a unique texture, combining a soft, buttery interior with a slightly crunchy exterior. This contrast in textures adds an extra layer of delight to every bite.
The perfect addition to any dessert
From its creamy texture and rich flavour to its unique setting properties, vanilla buttercream frosting is truly a heavenly delight. It’s the perfect addition to any dessert, adding a touch of sweetness and a whole lot of flavour. So next time you’re baking a cake, a batch of cupcakes, or a tray of cookies, don’t forget the frosting. Whip up a batch of homemade vanilla buttercream frosting and discover the delicious difference it can make.
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Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 16oz pkg powdered sugar sifted
- 5-6 tbsp whole milk
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp fine ground salt
- 1 cup vegetable shortening
Instructions
- In a stand mixer using a paddle on medium speed add 1 cup vegetable shortening and beat for 30 secadd 1 cup unsalted butter and mix until smooth about 1 minute, being sure to scrape down the sides.Turn mixer to low speed alternating the two gradually add 2 16oz pkg powdered sugar, and 5 tbsp whole milk until just combined.Then add your 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract, and 1/2 tsp fine ground salt. Add remaining tbsp whole milk if needed, beat on medium speed until light and fluffy about 1 minute
It really is so good on anything!!