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A bright and airy flat lay of perfectly smooth powdered sugar frosting in a white bowl, surrounded by ingredients like butter and milk.
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Powdered Sugar Frosting (That's Perfect Every Time)

Whip up a batch of this incredibly easy and delicious powdered sugar frosting in just 5 minutes! With only 4 ingredients, it's the perfect creamy topping for cakes, cookies, and cupcakes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream as needed

Equipment

  • 1 Electric Mixer
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
  2. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined. Add the vanilla extract and mix again until smooth.
  3. Add the milk or heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, mixing on medium speed until the frosting is creamy and spreadable. Beat for an additional minute to make it light and fluffy.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalFat: 8g

Notes

For thicker frosting, add more powdered sugar one tablespoon at a time.
For a thinner glaze, add more milk one teaspoon at a time.
Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Keyword confectioners sugar icing,easy vanilla frosting,powdered sugar frosting

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