Velvety Vanilla Bliss: Irresistible Buttercream Frosting 🍰

Vanilla Butter Icing Recipe

🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 10 minutes
🥄 Yield: 1 batch
🍽️ Servings: Varies

Description:

Indulge in the velvety sweetness of this Vanilla Butter Icing, a delightful accompaniment to cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. This easy-to-make recipe promises a luscious icing that spreads smoothly and adds a heavenly touch to your desserts.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups icing sugar
60g butter
2 tablespoons boiling water
1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Instructions:

Prepare Ingredients:
- Gather your ingredients: icing sugar, butter, boiling water, and vanilla essence.
Mix Icing Sugar and Butter:
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of icing sugar with 60g of softened butter.
Add Boiling Water:
- Slowly pour in 2 tablespoons of boiling water into the bowl while stirring continuously. Add the water gradually until you achieve the desired consistency for your icing.
Incorporate Vanilla Essence:
- Once the icing reaches a spreadable consistency, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence. Stir well to incorporate the vanilla flavor evenly throughout the icing.
Ice Your Cake:
- Use the vanilla butter icing to generously coat the surface of a 20cm cake, spreading it evenly with a spatula or knife.
Optional Variation:
- For a decadent chocolate version of this icing, you can add 1/4 cup of cocoa powder to the mixture. This will transform the icing into a rich and indulgent chocolate delight, perfect for chocolate lovers.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Once your cake is beautifully iced, it’s ready to be served and enjoyed! Whether it’s a special occasion or a simple treat, this Vanilla Butter Icing will elevate any dessert to a new level of deliciousness.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

Calories: 1139.9
Fat: 48.6g
- Saturated Fat: 30.7g
Cholesterol: 128.2mg
Sodium: 346.3mg
Carbohydrates: 179.8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 176.8g
Protein: 0.5g

Keywords:

Low Protein, < 15 Mins, Easy

Recipe Notes:

This Vanilla Butter Icing is incredibly versatile and can be used to frost cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more.
Adjust the consistency of the icing by adding more or less boiling water according to your preference.
Store any leftover icing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Before using, allow it to come to room temperature and give it a quick stir to restore its smooth texture.