fluffy buttercream frosting

The best American buttercream frosting that is smooth and fluffy. You can make this frosting thick and stiff or light, loose and airy. It is easy to adjust the consistency for piping and spreading on cakes, cookies, or cupcakes. This is an all-butter recipe.

Fluffy Vanilla Buttercream (American Buttercream)

salted butter, softened

confectioners sugar (678 to 904 grams)

vanilla extract

cream

Place the butter and a couple of cups...

Place the butter and a couple of cups of the sugar in a mixing bowl. Mix on medium speed until the sugar is blended well with the butter. Blend in the vanilla extract.

Slowly add more sugar a little at a...

Slowly add more sugar a little at a time. Start with just 6 cups of sugar if you want a looser, fluffier consistency. Beat until it is very smooth and creamy. 

To get really smooth and creamy results, beat...

To get really smooth and creamy results, beat for at least 5 to 6 minutes with a handheld mixer and 3 to 4 minutes with a stand mixer. For an even fluffier and almost white color, add a couple more minutes.

If you want a stiffer, thicker consistency, add...

If you want a stiffer, thicker consistency, add the additional 2 cups of powdered sugar. 

For a looser and lighter consistency, add the...

For a looser and lighter consistency, add the cream or milk. 

This easy, delicious mock Swiss Meringue Buttercream is perfect for everything from single-layer cakes to multi-tiered masterpieces. Made with just a few ingredients, it’s smooth, stable, and ready in no time—ideal for both frosting and piping. Enjoy a rich, creamy texture with customizable sweetness that holds up beautifully for any cake creation!

Vanilla Buttercream

lbs salted butter (at room temperature (unsalted works too))

lbs sugar

(adust

vanilla bean paste

drop purple/violet food coloring

sugar

pasteurized egg whites

(adjust

Mix Base Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer with the paddle attachment, combine the powdered sugar, pasteurized egg whites, salt, and vanilla. Start mixing on low speed to incorporate the ingredients without creating a powdered sugar cloud, then increase to medium-high speed. Beat for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture is smooth and slightly fluffy.

Gradually

Add Butter Gradually: With the mixer still running, slowly add the softened butter, a few pieces at a time. Allow each addition to fully incorporate before adding more. Continue until all the butter is added, and the buttercream is creamy and smooth.

Add Food Coloring: Add a single drop of purple/violet food coloring to neutralize any yellow tones from the butter. Be cautious to only use a small amount; too much can cause the buttercream to appear gray or purple.

Whip

Whip on High Speed: Increase the mixer speed to high and whip for 10 minutes. This step gives the buttercream a light, fluffy texture. The mixture should look airy and smooth by the end. Taste the buttercream and adjust based on preference. Add more sugar, salt, or vanilla extract if desired.

Reduce

Smooth on Low Speed (Optional): For a super-smooth finish ideal for frosting, reduce the speed to low and mix for an additional 10 minutes. This will remove any air bubbles, creating a smooth buttercream. If you plan to pipe decorations, you may skip this step to keep the buttercream firmer.

Excellent! Thank you! I made this recipe yesterday to use on my fabulous vanilla cake, and people thought it was a professionally made cake.  I've always made good cakes, but this recipe took the cake over the top to GREAT.  Thank you

Well, this is the second frosting recipe we've tried here now. This one was a LOT better than the first! BUT.... I also added about ¼ of vanilla extract on top of 2½tbs vanilla paste just to try to cover the butter flavor being the only thing tasted. And because it was super fluffy and airy and not much too it I also added ... double if not triple the amount of powdered sugar (I didn't measure, just dumped until we had a thicker consistency, while slowly mixing to try to get some of the fluffy to not be soooo fluffy smooth. 
I would actually make this again. I also used 1½lb butter vs the whole 2lb. 
So this isn't exactly the recipe we are looking for, but it was a ton better than the chocolate version we tried.

Finding out we just don't like the buttercream ourselves as a family. The traditional frosting on the chocolate or vanilla cake is next to try. 

My kids did eat this frosting really well though! It really is SUPER fluffy.

I absolutely love this frosting.It's a big hit. I was just wondering , can you freeze the remaining frosting?

Followed the recipe perfectly. I measured everything. The butter was softened and not cold. I added it little by little. I kept mixing but it never stopped being curdled. It was so liquidy buy also not at the same time like the butter part was ready but just had so much excess liquid. I tried everything to save it. Letting it cools down a bit. Or reheating a small portion of it,adding more powdered sugar anything and everything. Was so frustrated I almost cried and this was not cheap what a waste of money and time I don't know what I did wrong since it was so highly rated!! Worst three hours of my life💔

I like the recipe. It came together very easily. I made the smaller batch to frost a single layer cake however using the smaller amount of salt (1/4 tsp) called for with the salted butter made the frosting taste very salty. Is there anything I can do to fix this batch or should I just start again?

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