Fluffy Buttercream Frosting Recipe
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Fluffy Buttercream Frosting

By: Dee Akeson 
"The secret of this light frosting is to mix it with a mixer for the recommended time at high speed. This incorporates air to make it light. 1-1/2 cups frosting is enough to frost the top of one 9 inch cake."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (54)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 1 -1/2 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 tablespoon water
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in bowl. Beat at low speed to mix. Beat at high speed until smooth and fluffy, approximately 5-10 minutes. If too stiff, beat in a few drops of water.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 126 | Total Fat: 3.5g | Cholesterol: 9mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2008 by Blondeprincess Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
At first I saw some complaints about the frosting being runny...afterwards, I noticed that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Well, I'm certainly no "newbie," but I did have trouble with this frosting setting up. I had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2007 by klzee   view full review
I used almond extract instead of vanilla, I sifted the powdered sugar and I omitted the water...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2010 by ANGELFROMHEAVEN   view full review
This is a wonderful and easy buttercream frosting recipe. The longer you beat it the fluffier...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2010 by queenvalerie   view full review
I'm not sure I would call this a buttercream at all considering the tiny amount of butter. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2007 by Joanna   view full review
This was the worst frosting ever. It wasn't fluffy, it was creamy and runny. I let it mix on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2004 by BRENNA7022   view full review
It was rather good.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2010 by Heather9091   view full review
Great icing, very easy to make! Followed directions exactly and it set up perfectly. I made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2009 by chantaldezigns   view full review
this came out more like an icing than a frosting didn't seem to set very well.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2006 by Lady Madonna   view full review
This turned out very well for me. I only used 1 1/2 cups of sugar, though. I kept an eye on it...

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