1 of 6 photos
| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Serving Size 1 cups 246g Recipe makes 3 1/2 cups) |
||
| Calories 1142 | ||
| Calories from Fat 477 | (41%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 53.1g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat 33.5g | 167% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 13.8g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 140mg | 46% | |
| Sodium 379mg | 15% | |
| Potassium 34mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 171.4g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% | |
| Sugars 168.1g | ||
| Protein 0.8g | 1% | |
Butter Cream Icing (Buttercream Frosting)
By: Marg (CaymanDesigns)
Oct 24, 2007
I use Decorator Buttercream Icing when I'm decorating a cake but we like this version on brownies, cookies or undecorated cakes. I cut the recipe in half for brownies.
3 1/2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup real butter, no substitute
- 1 1/2 teaspoons clear vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt (optional)
- 5 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
Directions
1
Cream butter and then add vanilla and optional salt. (To cut the sweetness I usually sprinkle some salt in the vanilla, so it will dissolve.).2
Add sugar a cup at a time beating on medium speed. Add milk 1 Tbls. at a time and beat on high until completely blended and desired consistency.
Questions about this recipe?
Spot an error in this recipe?
is this recipe not exactly what you are looking for?
Try other Butter Cream Icing (Buttercream Frosting) recipes
Browse similar recipes by category
- Course > Desserts > Cakes > Fillings & Frostings
- Preparation > Time to Make > < 15 mins
- Preparation > Simple > Beginner Cook
- Preparation > Simple > 5 or Less Ingredients
- Preparation > Simple > 3 or Less Steps
- Preparation > Equipment > Small Appliance > Mixer
- Occasion > Taste/Mood > Sweet
- Dietary > Kid Pleaser
- Dietary > Low in... > Low Protein
Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: hannah234
On Jun 14, 2008
this was the perfect frosting for my cinnamon rolls, although I only used about 1 Tablespoon of milk. yum! thanks!
From: cynthia912
On Jun 10, 2008
This was very good, but it seamed a bit too thick for spreading on my cake. I'll try again with more milk added.
From: Troy38
On Jan 1, 2008
I followed the recipe except for the salt and I used a whole bag of confectioners sugar (32 oz) that I bought. Not sure if it comes out to 5 cups but made plenty for a two layer 9 inch cake with some left over. I used my Kitchen aid and it fluffed up the icing real nice. This will be my standard icing that I will go to for a reference.
From: Kim D.
On Nov 6, 2007
This icing is delicious. I halved the recipe and used it to frost Pound Cake Cookies. I still had just a little bit of icing left over.
Sister Sites: Food Network | HGTV | HGTVPro | DIY | Fine Living | Great American Country | FrontDoor.com Real Estate | Ecologue
Comparison Shop for Kitchen Appliances & Utensils at Shopzilla & BizRate
UpMyStreet and uSwitch.com provide UK comparison services for Energy, Home Phone, Broadband, Credit Cards, Loans, Mobile Phones and Car Insurance
© 2008 Scripps Networks, Inc. All rights reserved