Icing(Butter Frosting)

Prep: 10 min

Butter frosting with vanilla and almond or lemon extract offers a rich, creamy sweetness perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. Its smooth texture and flavorful notes make it a versatile choice for decorating and enhancing baked treats, appealing to those who enjoy classic, homemade icing with a citrus or nutty twist.

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1 (16 oz.) package confectioners sugar
  • 5 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon almond or lemon extract

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients together until smooth and well combined.
  2. For thinner frosting, stir in more milk until desired consistency is reached.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

642 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.9g 14% DV
Total Fat 40.2g 52% DV
Carbs 51.5g 19% DV
Fiber 3.2g 12% DV
Sugar 40.2g 80% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9772.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 286.3mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 76.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 3.9mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 178.8mg 14% DV
Iron 2.6mg 14% DV
Contains Milk Tree nuts

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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