Easy Vanilla Buttercream Icing For Cakes And Cupcakes
This recipe can be used on your cupcakes or cakes. Add colour, spread or pipe to decorate.
Equipment
- Handmixer
- Stand mixer
Ingredients
- 250 g Softened Unsalted Butter
- 4 Cups Icing Sugar (Powdered Sugar)
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 tbsp Milk
Instructions
- Cream the butter in a large mixing bowl.
- Gradually add the sifted icing sugar and mix on low speed until all combined. Scrape down the bowl each time.
- Add Vanilla and mix well at a low speed, until all is combined.
- Add the milk and mix well on a low speed.
- Add more milk if needed to get the right consistency you need for your decorating.
Notes
This recipe will cover 12 to 18 cupcakes depending on what you have planed or 1 small cake.
For large cakes such as 4 layers, you will need to double the mixture. Buttercream icing also is great for just the crumb coat before adding fondant.
For large cakes such as 4 layers, you will need to double the mixture. Buttercream icing also is great for just the crumb coat before adding fondant.
