Vanilla Frosting Not Buttercream. Scarp the sides and bottom of the bowl for any butter stuck. For less sweet buttercream use less sugar.
Mix until smooth and creamy. Vanilla Frosting Tips How do you thicken vanilla frosting. If this homemade frosting recipe isnt as thick as youd like slowly add a little more milk to the mixture until you reach your desired consistency.
Mix until smooth and creamy.
Buttercream is definitely richer. 2 Add milk and remaining sugar alternately. Sweetens vanilla buttercream and adds stability and pipe-ability to the frosting. 3 Add more sugar to thicken or milk to thin frosting if needed for a good spreading consistency.