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Favorite Vanilla Frosting

Last updated on November 6, 2019 By Anna Leave a Comment

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.

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Favorite Vanilla Frosting

A basic vanilla cream frosting flavored with vanilla bean extract
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time1 min
Total Time11 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Author: Cookie Madness

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.

 

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