Easy Honey Buttercream Frosting
This luscious honey buttercream frosting is silky smooth, light, and perfectly sweetened with powdered sugar and honey. It's incredibly versatile, making it a perfect match for a variety of cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. Best of all, it's a breeze to whip up in under 15 minutes with just a few simple ingredients!
Equipment
- 1 Electric hand mixer or stand mixer with the paddle attachment
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Ingredients
- 227 grams salted butter room temperature
- 240 grams powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add softened salted butter to the bowl of a stand mixer or hand mixer. Beat on medium-high speed for 10 minutes, stopping to scrape the sides of the bowl half way through. It'll be pale and fluffy.227 grams salted butter
- Mix in the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time on low speed, stopping to scrape the sides of the bowl occasionally. Mix in cinnamon until combined.240 grams powdered sugar, ¼ tsp cinnamon
- Add the honey and vanilla, mixing on medium speed for 3-5 minutes until well combined and fluffy. For frosting cakes, reduce the speed to low to pop air bubbles.2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Use immediately or transfer the frosting to an airtight container and store in the fridge.
Notes
This recipe yields enough frosting to generously pipe 12 cupcakes or fill and frost a 2 layer 8" round, 3 layer 6" round, or 9X13" sheet cake.
Storage: Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Let come to room temperature on the counter for a couple hours and give it a whisk before using.
Freezing: Wrap in plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Whip with a mixer to return to a creamy consistency.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 225.1kcalCarbohydrates: 22.9gProtein: 0.2gFat: 15.3gSaturated Fat: 9.7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.6gCholesterol: 40.7mgSodium: 122.2mgPotassium: 7.4mgFiber: 0.03gSugar: 22.5gVitamin A: 472.9IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 5.4mgIron: 0.03mg
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