cupcake frosting recipe
This delightful cupcake frosting recipe creates a creamy and sweet topping that perfectly complements your favorite cupcakes. With a rich buttercream flavor and simple ingredients, this frosting is easy to make and can be customized with different colors and flavors.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 electric mixer or whisk
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 rubber spatula
- 1 piping bag (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- units food coloring optional
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, about one cup at a time, mixing on low speed to prevent a sugar cloud until fully incorporated.
- Pour in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix on medium speed until the frosting is light and fluffy, approximately 3-5 minutes.
- If using, add food coloring and mix until the desired color is achieved.
- Once your frosting is ready, you can use a spatula or piping bag to frost your cooled cupcakes.
- Store any leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Before using, let it sit at room temperature and re-whip if necessary.
Notes
This frosting can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Before using, let it sit at room temperature and re-whip if necessary.
You can customize the flavor of the frosting by adding different extracts like almond or lemon.
For a chocolate version, replace 1 cup of powdered sugar with 1/2 cup of cocoa powder. Adjust the cream as needed for consistency.