Quick and Almost-Professional Buttercream Icing

Our favorite buttercream frosting recipe is creamy and fluffy, can be tinted for any occasion, and is perfect for piping and decorating.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 228 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 3 drops food coloring, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cream butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until smooth and fluffy.

Step 2

Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until fully incorporated.

Step 3

Beat in vanilla extract.

Step 4

Gather the ingredients.

Step 5

Add milk and beat for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, adding more confectioners sugar for a stiffer frosting, if desired.

Step 6

Add food coloring, if using, and beat for 30 seconds until smooth or until desired color is reached.

Step 7

Use to frost your favorite cakes and cupcakes.