Recipes Desserts Frostings and Icings Buttercream Simple and Delicious Buttercream Frosting 4.6 (232) 189 Reviews 58 Photos I decided on a whim yesterday that I wanted to make cupcakes for Canada Day. I didn't have time to buy frosting before getting ready for the fireworks show, so I ended up making my own with ingredients I already had. I was shocked at how quick and easy this was! This basic vanilla buttercream frosting recipe makes enough to cover a dozen cupcakes, but feel free to double it (for cakes), triple it, add food coloring, or different flavor extracts. If you find this too sweet, you can add a dash of salt to the milk or the vanilla. Personally, I like it sweet, and I used salted butter, so I didn't find it necessary. Submitted by Denise Updated on June 13, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 58 58 58 58 Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 12 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings 5 tablespoons salted butter 5 tablespoons shortening ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups confectioners' sugar 2 tablespoons milk Directions Beat butter and shortening together with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Beat vanilla extract into the butter mixture. Add sugar, one cup at a time, beating on medium speed until fully incorporated. Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, beating on high until fully incorporated and you have frosting. I Made It Print 465 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 173 Calories 10g Fat 21g Carbs 0g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 173 % Daily Value * Total Fat 10g 13% Saturated Fat 4g 22% Cholesterol 13mg 4% Sodium 35mg 2% Total Carbohydrate 21g 8% Total Sugars 21g Protein 0g 0% Calcium 5mg 0% Potassium 6mg 0% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.