Description
This vanilla bean buttercream frosting is smooth, creamy, and luxuriously rich with real vanilla bean speckles. Made with just four simple ingredients, it’s perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes, or filling macarons.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
- 6 teaspoons milk or heavy cream (adjust as needed)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the room temperature butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low at first, then increasing speed until fully combined and smooth.
- Add vanilla bean paste and mix until evenly incorporated.
- Add milk or heavy cream one teaspoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Whip on medium-high speed for 1–2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or fill macarons.
Notes
- Ensure butter is fully softened to prevent lumps.
- Sift powdered sugar for a smoother texture.
- Add additional cream for softer frosting or more sugar for a firmer consistency.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Bring to room temperature and re-whip before using.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
