Buttercream Frosting

Gluten Free
Buttercream Frosting
45 min.
10
1249kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your baked goods to the next level, our Buttercream Frosting is the perfect choice! This delightful frosting is not only rich and creamy but also gluten-free, making it an ideal topping for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies for friends and family with dietary restrictions. Made with a wonderful blend of nonfat cream cheese and creamy margarine (or butter), this frosting strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and flavor.

What truly sets this Buttercream Frosting apart is its versatility. With just the right hint of vanilla and a touch of salt, it enhances whatever it graces, whether it's a decadent chocolate cake or a simple vanilla cupcake. The texture is light yet luscious, making it easy to spread, swirl, or pipe onto your favorite desserts. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this effortless recipe that yields enough frosting to generously cover a 10-inch cake or plenty of cupcakes for a gathering.

Its flavor profile is inviting, and the smooth consistency assures that every layer and every bite is as delightful as the last. Even if you make it ahead of time, the frosting remains manageable and spreadable—just add a touch of milk if it thickens in the fridge! So, grab your stand mixer and get ready to turn ordinary treats into extraordinary delights with this irresistible Buttercream Frosting!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup nonfat cream cheese softened
  • 1.7 cups butter softened
  • 5.3 pounds powdered sugar sifted
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 3.5 tablespoons skim milk 
  • 2.5 tablespoons vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • stand mixer

Directions

  1. Cream margarine and cream cheese at medium speed of a heavy-duty stand mixer until light and fluffy.
  2. Add vanilla and salt; beat well. Gradually add sugar and milk, beating at low speed. Increase speed to high, and beat until well-blended and spreadable.
  3. Note: If frosting is made ahead and chilled, add a small amount of milk, a teaspoon at a time, to soften. Beat until spreadable.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1249kcal
Protein0.38%
Fat24.33%
Carbs75.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.03
Glycemic Load
0.25
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
2.826086965592%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1249.24kcal
62.46%
Fat:34.37g
52.87%
Saturated Fat:8.61g
53.84%
Carbohydrates:239.29g
79.76%
Net Carbohydrates:239.29g
87.02%
Sugar:234g
260%
Cholesterol:11.62mg
3.87%
Sodium:457.75mg
19.9%
Alcohol:1.12g
100%
Alcohol %:0.48%
100%
Protein:1.22g
2.44%
Vitamin A:1516.44IU
30.33%
Vitamin E:1.27mg
8.47%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.61%
Selenium:2.51µg
3.59%
Calcium:32.06mg
3.21%
Phosphorus:26.66mg
2.67%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.55%
Potassium:49.22mg
1.41%
Vitamin B5:0.12mg
1.16%
Copper:0.02mg
1.06%
Source:My Recipes