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Vanilla Buttercream Frosting (From Sprinkles Cupcakes)

Recipe #222188 | 10 min | 10 min prep | 12 cupcakes (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Chrissy T.

My sister got this off the box of a Sprinkles Cupcake mix who were made famous by Oprah. My sister said this was amazing. Update: I have finally gotten around to making this myself. I will say, that I don't like my desserts overly sweet, and though this was very good, I think I would probably decrease the amount of sugar for my personal taste. I'm glad everyone else has liked it as is, though.

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Ingredients

  • cup butter, softened
  • 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • teaspoon milk
  • teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Directions

    1. 1
      In a bowl combine butter, sugar and salt. Beat till blended.
    2. 2
      Add the milk and vanilla and beat for an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until smooth and creamy.

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    From: Chef #800672

    On May 12, 2008

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    From: sugarpea

    On Apr 14, 2008

    I don't believe I've ever had buttercream frosting. It's not the type of thing I would normally eat for the last several years and my memory of childhood frosting used Crisco, something I wouldn't even consider now in this quantity. It took a bit of getting used to but after some adjustments and a spatulaful or two, the butter version grew on me. ; ) I turned half the batch into chocolate by adding 1/2 cup cocoa. I liked that best, being a chocoholic. I think cream cheese is my frosting of choice but this is a perfectly acceptable substitute for butter fans.

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  • From: day8602

    On Oct 6, 2007

    This is WONDERFUL! So simple to make, and it comes out so smooth and creamy. I was skeptical about the low amount of liquid added, but it comes out perfect. I used this to decorate Halloween cupcakes. Thanks for posting this!

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    From: brokedownrage

    On Sep 2, 2007

    Great simple recipe. I added more powdered sugar for a stiffer frosting. The second time I made it I used almond extract in place of vanilla for an almond buttercream and it came out perfect as well!

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 cupcakes 54g

    Recipe makes 12 cupcakes)

    Calories 273
    Calories from Fat 138 (50%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 15.4g 23%
    Saturated Fat 9.7g 48%
    Monounsaturated Fat 4.0g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 40mg 13%
    Sodium 133mg 5%
    Potassium 6mg 0%
    Total Carbohydrate 34.9g 11%
    Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
    Sugars 34.3g
    Protein 0.2g 0%
    Vitamin A 473mcg 9%
    Vitamin B6 0.0mg 0%
    Vitamin B12 0.0mcg 0%
    Vitamin C 0mg 0%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 0%
    Calcium 5mg 0%
    Iron 0mg 0%

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