Gluten Free Buttercream Frosting

This is a classic buttercream frosting! It’s easy, quick and very sweet. The consistency is great for frosting cakes and cupcakes, and piping decorations.

Frosts: A dozen cupcakes or more, depending on how much you pile on!! 

Show Me How

Although I don't have a video for the frosting alone, please watch this video which includes making this buttercream frosting.

Walk Me Through It

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To a medium-sized bowl, add the softened butter,

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confectioner's sugar,

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and vanilla.

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Mix on low speed until sugar is incorporated.

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Increase speed and mix until fluffy. You're done!

Yay! Time to Eat!

Frost a cake or pipe beautiful cupcakes. I used a #2D piping tip to create this look. Enjoy!

Ready to Make Some Buttercream Frosting?

Before you get to baking, make sure you have everything you need for success! Shop for gluten free flours, baking pans, cutting boards, serving dishes, and cookware in my Amazon shop!

The Recipe:

GLUTEN FREE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

* IMPORTANT…When measuring out your flours, DO NOT scoop your measuring cup into a tub or bag. This will result in using more flour than called for. Instead, pour or spoon the flour into your measuring cup, and level off with flat side of a knife. If possible, measure your flours by weight for best accuracy.

INGREDIENTS

​​1 cup butter
4 cups confectioner’s sugar
2­­­ tsp. vanilla
A few tsp. milk (as needed for correct consistency)

DIRECTIONS

Getting Ready:

  1. Soften the butter

​Let’s Get Started:

  1. To a medium-sized mixing bowl, add in the butter, sugar, and vanilla.

  2. Mix on low speed until sugar is incorporated.

  3. Increase speed and mix until fluffy.

  4. If needed, add milk, one teaspoon at a time, mixing after each addition, until desired consistency is reached. To thicken, mix in a little bit more confectioner’s sugar.

Tip: Please follow all directions exactly!! If you skip steps or swap ingredients then you may or may not like the end result :)

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