Birthday Cake Icing Recipe
This amazing Birthday Cake Icing Recipe is easy to make and delicious! My favorite go-to vanilla buttercream that pairs perfectly with cakes and cupcakes.
Servings 48 cupcakes or 9 inch 2 story cake
Calories 138kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsalted butter at room temperature, 4 sticks
- 7 cups powderedsugar
- 4 Teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons sour cream
- 2 Tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Sift the powdered sugar
- Using a mixer on medium to high speed, cream the butter until soft and airy, About 2-3 minutes
- Run the sides and bottom of the bowl with a spatula to ensure that all the butter is mixed
- Reduce the mixer to low, and slowly add the powdered sugar in batches
- Run the sides and bottom of the bowl with a spatula to ensure that all the butter is mixed
- Pour in the vanilla, milk and sour cream
- Mix until combined
- Enjoy!
- This icing can be frozen for up to 3 months or placed in the fridge when not in use
Notes
This recipe makes enough for a 2-3 and 4 story 9-inch cake and about 48 cupcakes. If you're doing a smaller cake or less cupcakes, reduce the recipe in half.
Nutrition
Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 3mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Calcium: 4mg