Quick Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Recipe courtesy Gale Gand
Show: Sweet Dreams
Episode: All About Frosting
Rate This RecipeRead users' reviews (360)
- Recipe categories: Dairy, Sugar,
Browse Reviews by Keywordnew!
COMMENT ON THIS PROJECT
Sign in
All fields are required.
Signing in
Please enter your email address and we will send your password
E-mail Address
Your password has been sent and should arrive in your mailbox very soon.
Not a member?
Sign up for My Food Network to share photos, show off your style, and connect to an enthusiastic and helpful community.
It's free and easy.
Advertisement
Food Network’s Most Popular
-
Recipes
-
Videos
-
Oven Roasted Shrimp and Garlic
(03:29)
-
Grilled Shrimp Scampi
(01:30)
-
Yummy Bacon Wrapped Appetizers
(04:27)
-
Three Simple Appetizers
(02:38)
-
Best Ever Chicken Enchiladas
(05:06)
-
Funky Fried Chicken
(03:31)
-
Sweetie Pie's Mac and Cheese
(00:02:11)
-
Paula's Summer Macaroni Salad
(00:02:05)
-
Shrimp Scampi
(00:03:27)
-
Ham and Cheese Spirals
(02:46)
-
Oven Roasted Shrimp and Garlic
-
Photo Galleries
-
Things to Grill in Foil
11 Photos
-
Recipe of the Day: What to Cook in May 2013
37 Photos
-
Restaurant-Style Meals to Make at Home
23 Photos
-
Easy Summer Party Recipes
8 Photos
-
Healthy Chicken Recipes
41 Photos
-
Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipes
14 Photos
-
Healthy Summer Sides
13 Photos
-
Best BBQ Rib Recipes
26 Photos
-
Cupcake Wars Season 3 Winning Recipes
12 Photos
-
Family Favorites: Chicken 5 Ways
5 Photos
-
Things to Grill in Foil
-
Topics
Review This Recipe
You must be logged in to review this recipe.
or Sign Up to Review
Average Rating:
Total Reviews: 360
Showing 331-340 of 360
Sort by:
SELECT
By sdybarra_7901690
Houston, TX
on June 25, 2007
Flag
Flag This Review?
Please provide the reason why you think this review is inappropriate.
or Cancel
Good consistency. Pipes very well. A little on the sweet side -- I cut back the sugar by 1/3 and added a bit more whipping cream. You really have to double the recipe to get enough buttercream to decorate / cover a 9 inch round. Otherwise, will definitely use this recipe again!
By dstroma_5627722
Fredericksburg, VA
on May 28, 2007
Flag
Flag This Review?
Please provide the reason why you think this review is inappropriate.
or Cancel
This is a great, simple, easy recipe. It's a great alternative to the time-consuming traditional buttercream, or to the unhealthy trans-fat-laden store bought variety. This recipe is different from other frosting recipes made from powdered sugar because it contains only about half the amount of sugar, and the four minute beating time gives it a great texture.
The recipe does not specify whether to use unsalted butter. I did, and had to add a dash of salt to cut the sweetness a bit.
I noticed that using milk or even water in place of the whipping cream does not really have any negative effects on the final product.
By jyoung434
State College, PA
on May 21, 2007
Flag
Flag This Review?
Please provide the reason why you think this review is inappropriate.
or Cancel
I made this twice in two weeks for my son's birthday celebrations. It was very easy to make and I got a ton of compliments on it. The second time, I didn't have whipping cream so I used 1% milk (that's all we had. It worked just fine, so you can do that to bring the fat content down just a bit!
By mlcspouse
Wisconsin
on April 29, 2007
Flag
Flag This Review?
Please provide the reason why you think this review is inappropriate.
or Cancel
I just made this frosting and it is the best! It is so easy to make. The frosting does have a yellow color to it but I noticed that when I added the whipping cream, it turned white again. My husband tasted it and loved it to. This is going to be a favorite standby recipe whenever I made a cake. It is a tad sweet, I may cut back the sugar by 1/2 cup and see if that helps. Can't wait to eat the cake tomorrow! Thanks!
By lynn1219
Colorado Spring...
on April 21, 2007
Flag
Flag This Review?
Please provide the reason why you think this review is inappropriate.
or Cancel
I made this and used a little more cream than the recipe called for. It made it lighter and fluffier. Very easy to work with and delicious!
By dsmith68_2355945
North Haven, CT
on April 16, 2007
Flag
Flag This Review?
Please provide the reason why you think this review is inappropriate.
or Cancel
This is by far, the best buttercream frosting I have ever had. On top of that, it is so easy to make. I Will
use this recipe for many years to come.
By mbg916_6069888
austin, TX
on April 15, 2007
Flag
Flag This Review?
Please provide the reason why you think this review is inappropriate.
or Cancel
too sweet for me, but i expected that, as most icing is. i added more butter and heavy cream to even it out. easy to make though, and my sweet tooth friends enjoyed it.
By cleovii_6841006
Austin, TX
on March 17, 2007
Flag
Flag This Review?
Please provide the reason why you think this review is inappropriate.
or Cancel
really simple but sugar-shock inducing!
By m.marko_6301659
san diego, CA
on March 03, 2007
Flag
Flag This Review?
Please provide the reason why you think this review is inappropriate.
or Cancel
This was a quick receipe and I halved it to frost a 13x9 cake and it worked perfectly. Because you have to beat for 5 minutes, it is easier if you have a stand alone mixer
By thebutler2020
Cheboygan, MI
on February 27, 2007
Flag
Flag This Review?
Please provide the reason why you think this review is inappropriate.
or Cancel
I was searching for a frosting recipe that didn't have shortening or cream cheese in it when I found this recipe. This is surprisingly delicious. Even my 15 year old frosting-hater said this was great. I will definitely make this again and again.