How To Make Vanilla Buttercream

Whether you’re a beginner baker or an experienced one, this classic vanilla buttercream recipe is a must try for anyone looking to elevate their baking game!

Done in 30 minutes

Serves 4

Dish by Spencer Lengsfield

Ingredients

for the buttercream

225gunsalted butter, room temperature

60mldouble cream

500gicing sugar

2 tspvanilla extract or paste

Small pinch salt

Wondering how to make buttercream? Let us school you. This vanilla buttercream recipe is the perfect addition to any cake! Made with only a few ingredients, the result is a smooth and fluffy frosting that's easy to pipe or spread. Whether you want icing for cupcakes or a birthday cake, this recipe will serve you well.

Method

Using a stand mixer or by hand, beat the butter until soft and fluffy.

Add the cream, salt, vanilla, and 100g of the icing sugar. Beat on a low speed, and gradually add the rest of the icing sugar bit by bit.

Increase the speed to medium/high, and continue to beat until it's smooth and fluffy. Add more sugar or cream if it's too thin or thick - depends on your preference!

Use however you like - I'd recommend with a rich chocolate cake! Enjoy!

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Spencer has been cooking since she got her first Easy-Bake oven at four years old, and began recipe developing professionally whilst completing her Master’s degree in 2020. Born in Los Angeles, she has an inherent love for all things Mexican, Japanese, and Korean, but is also heavily influenced by her family's Louisiana heritage. Spencer loves bright flavours, spice and fusion food. If she were a food, she'd be kimchi - versatile, spicy and funky.