Butter Frosting

Prep: 10 min Serves: 2 Cuisine: American

A rich, creamy butter frosting with sweet vanilla flavor, perfect for decorating cakes and cupcakes, appealing to those who love smooth, indulgent icing.

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 3 cups sifted confectioners sugar
  • 3 tablespoons light cream
  • 1 egg yolk, beaten
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine butter and sifted confectioners sugar.
  2. Blend in the beaten egg yolk.
  3. Stir in light cream and vanilla extract.
  4. Beat until smooth.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

594 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.2g 18% DV
Total Fat 42.7g 55% DV
Carbs 29.3g 11% DV
Fiber 0g
Sugar 28.7g 57% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 55.3mg 2% DV
Potassium 136.5mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 660.5mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 145mcg 16% DV
Vitamin C 0.2mg
Vitamin D 2.6mcg 13% DV
Calcium 102mg 8% DV
Iron 2.5mg 14% DV
Contains Milk Egg

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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