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    Vanilla Bean Buttercream Frosting

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    A classic vanilla bean buttercream frosting is my go-to frosting choice for practically any flavor of cakes or cupcakes! It's like taking a normal vanilla buttercream frosting up a notch because the incredible vanilla flavor from the vanilla bean caviar or vanilla bean paste is so much more potent!

    Easy Vanilla Bean Frosting

    Sometimes you just need a high-quality vanilla frosting, and this vanilla bean buttercream frosting is just that! It's perfect for cakes and cupcakes, but it's also so delicious you might find yourself wanting to eat it right out of the bowl!

    The tiny flecks of vanilla bean pack a punch of flavor that you just don't get when using vanilla extract. So next time there's some baking on the agenda, be sure to whip up a batch of this incredible vanilla bean buttercream frosting!

    Tasty homemade vanilla bean buttercream frosting piled high with sprinkles.
    Vanilla bean buttercream will be your new favorite frosting!
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    • Easy Vanilla Bean Frosting
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 How To Make Vanilla Bean Frosting
    • 💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
    • 🍰 More Vanilla Sweets & Treats
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    This vanilla bean buttercream frosting is so smooth and creamy, it's everything you could want from homemade frosting!

    🥘 Ingredients

    Because frosting is predominately sugar, a pinch of salt helps cut the sweetness ever so slightly. Though it is not required, I find it helps balance out the flavor of the frosting.

    Vanilla bean buttercream frosting ingredients measured out and ready to combine.
    • Butter - 1 cup softened at room temperature, but not too soft.
    • Vanilla Bean Caviar - 2 teaspoons of vanilla bean caviar or vanilla bean paste.
    • Salt (optional) -1 pinch, to remove some sweetness if desired.
    • Confectioners Sugar -
    • Heavy Whipping Cream - 2-4 tablespoons, start with just 2 tablespoons.

    *Be sure to see the recipe card below for ingredients, amounts & instructions!*

    🔪 How To Make Vanilla Bean Frosting

    There are just 4 easy steps to follow when making your own buttercream frosting. Grab a mixing bowl and electric hand mixer or a stand mixer, a silicone spatula,

    Process photo 1 whipped buttercream frosting with vanilla bean caviar added.
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    Process photo 2 full combined vanilla bean frosting.
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    Process photo 3 frosting being piped onto vanilla bean cupcakes.
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    Process photo 4 and more frosting being piled high.
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    1. Beat. In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer, beat 1 cup of softened butter until creamy and pale in color (about 5-6 minutes).
    2. Mix. Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla bean caviar to the butter, a pinch of salt (if desired to reduce sweetness), and just 1 cup of confectioner's sugar. Mix at medium speed until thoroughly incorporated. Then, alternate adding the remaining 2 cups of sugar and drizzling small portions of the heavy cream into the bowl while you mix. *You may not use all the cream listed to reach the perfect consistency.
    3. Monitor the consistency. Once the frosting has reached a firm yet spreadable consistency and all of the confectioner's sugar has been added, stop adding cream. 
    4. Whip. After all the confectioner's sugar has been added and your frosting is the proper consistency, continue to whip on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Spread or pipe onto cooled cakes or cupcakes.

    Try your vanilla bean buttercream frosting on some fluffy homemade white cake! You could also double-down on the vanilla flavor and use your frosting to top some vanilla bean cupcakes. Enjoy!

    💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes

    • A tiny speck of purple food coloring can neutralize the yellow in your buttercream and make it appear more white.
    • Storing: Store your buttercream frosting in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.
    • Let refrigerated vanilla bean buttercream frosting come to room temperature before using. It's best to whip your warmed frosting a bit before piping or spreading.
    Tall closeup on the vanilla bean buttercream frosting piped high on top of vanilla cupcakes.

    🍰 More Vanilla Sweets & Treats

    • Vanilla Crinkle Cookies
    • Vanilla Mug Cake
    • Buttermilk Vanilla Pancakes
    • Vanilla Tray Bake
    • Cinnamon Rolls with Vanilla Icing
    • Vanilla Nice Cream

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    Tasty homemade vanilla bean buttercream frosting piled high with sprinkles.
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    Vanilla Bean Buttercream Frosting (Easy & Perfect For Spreading or Piping!)

    A classic vanilla bean buttercream frosting is my go-to frosting choice for practically any flavor of cakes or cupcakes! It's like taking a normal vanilla buttercream frosting up a notch because the incredible vanilla flavor from the vanilla bean caviar or vanilla bean paste is so much more potent! This vanilla bean buttercream frosting is so smooth and creamy, it's everything you could want from homemade frosting!
    Author | Angela
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 312kcal
    Prep 15 minutes
    Cooking 0 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 cup butter (softened at room temperature, but not too soft)
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla bean caviar (or vanilla bean paste)
    • 1 pinch salt (optional)
    • 4 cups confectioners sugar
    • 4 tablespoon heavy whipping cream (2-4 Tbsp, start with 2 Tbsp)

    Instructions

    • In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer, beat the softened butter for 5-6 minutes or until creamy and pale in color.
      1 cup butter
    • Add the vanilla bean caviar to the bowl, as well as salt (if desired to reduce sweetness) and 1 cup of confectioner's sugar. Mix at medium speed until thoroughly incorporated, then alternate adding the remaining sugar and drizzling portions of the heavy cream into the bowl as you continue to mix. *You may not use all the cream listed to reach the perfect consistency.
      4 cups confectioners sugar, 4 tablespoon heavy whipping cream, 2 teaspoon vanilla bean caviar, 1 pinch salt
    • Once the frosting has reached a firm yet spreadable consistency and all of the confectioner's sugar has been added, stop adding cream.
    • After all the confectioner's sugar has been added and your frosting is the desired consistency, continue to whip on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Spread or pipe onto cooled cakes or cupcakes.

    Equipment You May Need

    Hand Mixer
    Mixing Bowl
    Silicone Spatula Set

    Notes

    • Storing: Store your buttercream frosting in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.
    • Let refrigerated vanilla bean buttercream frosting come to room temperature before using.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 312kcal (16%) | Carbohydrates: 41g (14%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 17g (26%) | Saturated Fat: 11g (69%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg (15%) | Sodium: 127mg (6%) | Potassium: 10mg | Sugar: 40g (44%) | Vitamin A: 546IU (11%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 8mg (1%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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    Course Dessert, Dessert Recipes, Frosting
    Cuisine American

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    Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com

    Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!

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