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Frosting, Glaze, Sauce & Fondue

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

With just four ingredients, this delicious and fluffy vanilla buttercream frosting recipe comes together in a matter of minutes and is incredibly versatile. A classic Vanilla Buttercream Frosting can be used for coating cakes and other treats, filling goodies for a sweet surprise and, of course, for decorating. Because of its neutral hue, this creamy frosting is perfect for adding in sprinkles or food coloring when decorating birthday cakes, cupcakes, holiday goodies and so much more.  Now that you've mastered vanilla frosting, try your hand at this Easy Chocolate Frosting. It's just two ingredients and two steps!

Ingredients & Directions

Yields:
2-1/3 cups frosting
Prep:
6 Min.
Total:

BAKE MODE:

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup
    butter or margarine, softened
  • 4 cups
    powdered sugar
  • 3-4 Tbsps
    milk
  • 1-1/2 tsps
    vanilla extract
You'll Need 
Mixing bowl
Mixer
Measuring cup

Directions

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