Ultimate Vanilla Buttercream Frosting — General recipe

Ultimate Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Eats Now Editorial Team  · 353 kcal  · General

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Try this homemade Ultimate Vanilla Buttercream Frosting recipe the whole family will love. Made with butter, vanilla bean paste, salt and powdered sugar…

This Ultimate Vanilla Buttercream Frosting relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as butter, softened, vanilla bean paste, salt and to 5 tbsp. milk. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 353 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 General
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