

Fluffy Whipped Buttercream Frosting Recipe
Fluffy Whipped Buttercream Frosting Recipe
Learn how to make a homemade whipped vanilla buttercream frosting that’s great for cupcakes or spatula-frosted birthday cakes. Meringue powder helps keep it stable, and its super light and fluffy texture make it easily spreadable.
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Prep25 min
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Total Time25 min
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Skill LevelBeginnerAmount4 cups
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
5 cups (powdered sugar) confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon meringue powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup whole milk
Tools
Medium bowl
Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
Instructions
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- In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer with a whisk attachment to whip butter at medium speed for 5 minutes or until soft and light in color.
- Add the sugar, beating after each cup, and whip on low speed until fully combined. Frosting will appear dry. Add meringue powder and whip until combined.
- Add vanilla, salt, and milk. Whip on medium speed for 10 minutes until frosting is very fluffy.
Notes
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- Whipped buttercream should be used immediately. Storing in the refrigerator would make the butter firm up and lose that lovely whipped texture.
- This buttercream is softer than the traditional American style buttercream and can be used to pipe basic decorations like stars and shells. This frosting will also be great in a layer cake!
- To Flavor: Experiment with your favorite extracts a little at a time until you get the desired flavor.
- To Color: Use Icing Colors to brighten up your dessert!
How To
How to Use Meringue Powder
If you love decorating roll-out cookies or piping flowers, chances are you’ve used meringue powder to make your icing. Meringue powder is a must for making royal icing, meringue cookies and stabilizing marshmallow or whipped cream frosting.
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