![]() This looks and pipes like buttercream, but it’s WAY less sweet and rich! And unlike whipped cream which deflates within hours, this Vanilla Frosting will hold a tall piped swirl for days and days. Take a classic buttercream, in all its rich, sweet glory, and a lightly sweetened vanilla whipped cream, and this Vanilla Frosting sits squarely in the middle.īut unlike buttercream, it’s 100% silky smooth. It’s my best all-rounder that’s a hit with everyone. I call this my “secret” Vanilla Frosting because it’s not a widely known type of frosting and people are always flabbergasted when I tell them how it’s made using butter, milk, flour and sugar. If too cold, the frosting is firmer than ideal. Refrigerate on warmer days that makes butter melt.īest served at: room temperature. On counter on mild days up to about 22☌/71☏. Storage: Keep covered in airtight container or cake dome. In the fridge, it will set and become firmer, but not hard like butter. How it sets: At room temperature, it’s soft and fluffy but firm enough to be piped into tall swirls. Uses: Piped or spread onto cakes and cupcakes, or used in place of cream to dollop onto or on the side. In reality it is quite rich because it uses 225g/2 sticks of butter but it doesn’t taste rich because of the very fluffy, whipped cream-like texture. Sweetness and richness: Much less sweet than buttercream with 60% less sugar. Sits between buttercream and whipped cream, but more towards lightness of whipped cream. More importantly, you’re creating a light, fluffy texture that won’t overpower your cake layers.SNAPSHOT: My Secret Fluffy Vanilla Frosting You’ll be able to get nearly white in color with that extra five minutes of beating. After beating for 5 minutes and stirring by hand.Look at the transformation in color and texture in these pictures below. This makes getting smooth sides on your cake so much easier. Beat for 3 to 5 minutesīefore frosting your cake, make sure to stir the buttercream with a wooden spoon or spatula to push out the air pockets. Step 4: add vanilla, salt and whipping cream.Step 2: beat butter on medium-high for 2 to 3 minutes.Step 1: measure then sift powdered sugar.Use slightly cold butter and mix on its own for 2 to 3 minutes. ![]() To get a light and fluffy homemade buttercream frosting, I have a detailed post: HOW TO MAKE THE BEST BUTTERCREAM to give you in-depth instruction for making your buttercream unreal! Here’s an overview with a quick picture tutorial for making the best vanilla buttercream: It wasn’t until I started making homemade cakes and homemade frosting that I realized, it didn’t have to be that way. ![]() I grew up thinking buttercream was dense and heavy. In fact, a buttercream should be part of the ensemble, a complementary element to the layers and fillings. To me, a buttercream should never be so dense that it steals the show away from the cake. This buttercream is just too good not to have its own post! It’s light and fluffy, silky and smooth – and just all-around delicious. The Best Vanilla Buttercream – light and fluffy, creamy and delicious, but this vanilla buttercream is not only delicious, it’s easy to make and a breeze to frost with.
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