Favorite Vanilla Frosting

I like trying new and different vanilla frosting recipes, but when I need a solid tried and true recipe for topping cupcakes, this is my favorite vanilla frosting. It has plenty of butter, high quality vanilla and a little salt to offset the sweetness. You can make it with any brand of vanilla extract or for a change of pace, vanilla bean paste. The frosting in the photo has vanilla bean paste, hence the speckles of vanilla bean.

Favorite Vanilla Frosting Brand of Vanilla

I love trying different brands of vanilla. My two favorites, especially for recipes like this where the vanilla is prominent, are Sonoma Syrups Vanilla Bean Crush and Nielsen Massey. Most often I buy Vanilla Massey. For a deeper flavor, I recommend the Nielsen Massey vanilla bean paste. This recipe is a great way to use it!

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Favorite Vanilla Frosting

Anna

A basic vanilla cream frosting flavored with vanilla bean extract

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 1 min

Total Time 11 mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 12

Ingredients

 

• 2 sticks 8 oz butter, softened
• 1 pound 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
• 4 teaspoons vanilla extract or Sonoma Syrups Vanilla Bean Crush
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• 1/4 teaspoons salt but only if using unsalted butter

Instructions

 

• Beat the butter with an electric mixer until it is soft.
• Gradually add the powdered sugar, scraping the sides of the bowl. Add the vanilla some of the milk. Beat on high until light and creamy, scraping sides of bowl.
• Add remaining milk if needed. Taste test and add more sugar, vanilla or milk to get the consistency you want.

Keyword Vanilla Frosting

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