Simple Buttercream Frosting Recipe?

Question

What is a simple buttercream frosting that I could use to frost cupcakes with? I just want something easy to make...anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks all!

Answer 1

Here's a recipe that's similar to one that my mom uses, and that I like to use when I make cakes:

BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

1 lb. confectioners' sugar

1/2 c. butter, softened

1 tsp. vanilla extract

3 tbsp. milk

Food coloring (optional)

In large bowl, beat together sugar, butter, vanilla and milk until smooth. If necessary add more milk until frosting is spreading consistency. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring. Mix everything well.

Chocolate buttercream frosting - add 1/2 cup Hershey's cocoa.

Answer 2

all it is is powered sugar,stick of butter cut in 1/2. 1tsp vanilla extract ,pinch of salt and 1/4 cup of milk. put all ingrediants in bowl. stir till creamy. may be a little thick so add a little milk to thin out.

Answer 3

BUTTERCREAM FROSTING  

3/4 c. Crisco

1/4 c. butter

1 tsp. vanilla

1 1/2 lb. 10x sugar

2 to 3 tbsp. milk depending on consistency desired

Cream together Crisco and butter. Add vanilla. Add 10x sugar - 2 cups at a time, alternating with 1 tablespoon milk until you achieve consistency desired.

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ONE BOWL BUTTERCREAM FROSTING  

6 tbsp. butter, softened

1/2 c. cocoa

2 2/3 c. confectioners sugar

1/3 c. milk

1 tsp. vanilla

In small mixer bowl cream butter. Add cocoa and confectioners sugar alternately with milk; beat to spreading consistency (additional milk may be needed). Blend in vanilla.

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BUTTERCREAM FROSTING  

5 tbsp. flour

1 c. milk

1/2 c. butter

1 c. sugar

1/2 c. shortening

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Blend together in saucepan the flour and milk. Cook over low heat until thickened and boiling. Cool to room temperature. Put next 4 ingredients in a bowl and cream together. Beat cooled flour mixture into creamed mixture a tablespoon at a time. When combined beat at high speed until light and fluffy. 12 minutes approximately.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

For buttercream, i use this recipe:

50g of butter

100g of sieved icing sugar

A few drops of flavouring/colouring if required.

Method:

Cream the fat, gradually add the icing sugar and then cream together. Then add the flavouring or the colouring drop by drop.

Alternatively you can use glace icing which is a little lighter:

100g sieved icing sugar

1 tablespoon of warm water

Gradually add the water to the icing sugar drop by drop and stir until smooth. The more water you add the runnier it will be and vice versa.

Then add flavouring or colouring if required.

Hope i have helped and enjoy your cupcakes :)

Answer 6

Having tried many over the years this is the one I come back to every time.  Don't let the Heavy Cream fool you, this is sooooo easy!!  I sometimes mix it up and use Almond Extrac instead of the vanilla, depending on the cake.

RICK'S SPECIAL BUTTERCREAM

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

2 cups shortening

8 cups confectioners' sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup heavy whipping cream



DIRECTIONS

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening until fluffy. Add sugar, and continue creaming until well blended.

Add salt, vanilla, and 6 ounces whipping cream. Blend on low speed until moistened. Add additional 2 ounces whipping cream if necessary. Beat at high speed until frosting is fluffy.

Answer 7

I have decorated cakes for 30+ years. This is the one everyone requests on their orders.

1 c. Crisco

2 lbs. powdered sugar

1/2 c more or less water

1 t. vanilla

1 t. butter flavor

cream together Crisco & flavorings, add powdered sugar alternately with water until you get the consistency you like & beat for about 10 minutes to get it nice & fluffy.