Butter Frosting

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Butter Frosting
45 min.
4
1014kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with this delightful Butter Frosting, a perfect companion for your favorite cakes and cupcakes! Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, this frosting is sure to elevate your desserts to a whole new level. With its rich, creamy texture and luscious flavor, it’s a must-have in any baker's repertoire.

This vegetarian and gluten-free frosting is not only easy to make but also incredibly versatile. You can customize it with food coloring to match any theme or occasion, making it a fantastic choice for birthday parties, weddings, or holiday gatherings. The vibrant pink hue from the red food coloring adds a playful touch that will impress your guests and make your treats stand out.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe yields enough frosting to generously cover multiple layers of cake or a dozen cupcakes, making it perfect for sharing. With a caloric content of 1014 kcal for the entire batch, you can enjoy a sweet treat without the guilt. The combination of butter, confectioners' sugar, and a hint of vanilla creates a flavor profile that is both classic and comforting.

So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to whip up this scrumptious Butter Frosting that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Your baking adventures are about to get a whole lot sweeter!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup butter 
  • cups powdered sugar 
  • tablespoons milk 
  • drops food coloring red
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Beat butter in a large bowl until fluffy. Gradually add 3 cups of the sifted confectioners' sugar, beating well. Slowly beat in the vanilla, salt, and 1/3 cup of the milk. Gradually beat in the 3 remaining cups of confectioner's sugar. Beat in additional milk (1 to 2 tablespoons) if needed, to make frosting of spreading consistency. If desired tint the frosting pink with 6 to 8 drops of red food coloring.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1014kcal
Protein0.23%
Fat30.19%
Carbs69.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22
Glycemic Load
0.15
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
2.1313043625458%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1014.19kcal
50.71%
Fat:34.76g
53.48%
Saturated Fat:22.02g
137.6%
Carbohydrates:180.21g
60.07%
Net Carbohydrates:180.21g
65.53%
Sugar:176.62g
196.24%
Cholesterol:92.41mg
30.8%
Sodium:425.6mg
18.5%
Alcohol:0.52g
100%
Alcohol %:0.28%
100%
Protein:0.61g
1.22%
Vitamin A:1075.79IU
21.52%
Vitamin E:0.99mg
6.61%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.56%
Vitamin K:3µg
2.86%
Selenium:1.65µg
2.36%
Calcium:21.5mg
2.15%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.88%
Phosphorus:17.88mg
1.79%
Source:Allrecipes