EASY Buttercream Frosting

4.84 from 30 votes

Foolproof cake frosting that requires only a handful of ingredients and just minutes to prepare.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword buttercream, buttercream frosting, EASY Buttercream Frosting

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 344

Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor or mixer.
If using a food processor, mix on high for 30 seconds. Scrape the bowl and mix again until smooth (this should only take 30 seconds-1 minute).
If using a mixer, start on low (to avoid a mess), and once the sugar starts to look mixed into the sugar, finish with a higher speed until smooth.
Transfer to a covered bowl or container until needed. When stored properly, buttercream frosting can last in the fridge for up to a week in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.

Use 10X powdered or confectioners sugar for the best consistency.
Use softened butter that's still cool to the touch. Warm butter will create buttercream that’s too soft.
Use cold cream, which allows it to whip with the butter, resulting in a light, fluffy, and creamy buttercream.
Heavy Cream/Whipping Cream is great for a creamy consistency, but you can use half-and-half (AKA Single Cream), or whole milk instead.

Freezing Instructions

Freeze in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to three months.

Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then beat the frosting on medium speed for a few seconds so it’s creamy again. After thawing or refrigerating, beating in a heavy cream or milk splashes will help thin the frosting out again, if needed.

Freezing Instructions