Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe For Cake. Instructions With a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment beat the butter on medium speed until creamy about 2 minutes. Gradually add confectioners sugar beating well after each addition and scraping sides and bottom of bowl frequently.
A tip for frosting a cake frost a thin layer all around the top and sides of the cake this is called a crumb coat then place in the refrigerator or freeze it to set and chill for 20 minutes. Decorate with sprinkles or nonpareils if desired. Fill a pastry piping bag with your vanilla buttercream and begin frosting cupcakes.
Beat in the confectioners sugar vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency.
Let the sugar fully incorporate before adding in more sugar. Whisk butter until creamy. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Gradually add confectioners sugar beating well after each addition and scraping sides and bottom of bowl frequently.