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Perfect Vanilla Frosting with Easy Vanilla Ninja Creami Recipes

Let’s be real—there are two kinds of people in this world: those who scrape off the frosting, and those of us who know where the magic lives. I’ve been team frosting since the days of licking the beaters while pretending not to hear my mom yell 'Not until it’s done!' This recipe? Oh, it’s a dream. The kind that makes cupcakes feel like they finally found their purpose in life. This perfect vanilla frosting is thick, creamy, sweet (but not smack-you-in-the-teeth sweet), and holds its shape like a frosting champ on wedding day duty. It spreads like a dream over cakes, pipes like a pro for cupcakes, and yes, it’s dangerously spoonable straight from the bowl. We’ve all done it. Whether you’re icing a birthday cake, stacking fluffy layers, or just need a pick-me-up scoop, this simple treat checks all the boxes. Using easy vanilla ninja creami recipes as inspiration, this frosting is right at home with sweet easy recipes desserts, simple desserts with few ingredients, and even those air fryer desserts you’ve been pinning like crazy. Go ahead—make it once, and tell me you’re not hooked.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 3 cups
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, cold
  • 5 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream (more as needed)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Cut the cold butter into pieces and beat on medium-high speed until smooth and fluffy. This takes about 5 minutes. Don’t rush it—let the butter fluff itself up.
  2. Scrape down the sides and add 2 cups of powdered sugar. Mix on low speed to combine, then increase to medium-high and beat until fully incorporated.
  3. Add the remaining powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a tablespoon of heavy cream. Beat again until light and fluffy. Add more cream as needed for texture.
  4. Toss in a pinch of salt and mix until the frosting tastes like a sweet cloud of vanilla goodness.
  5. Pipe or spread immediately, or store covered in the fridge. Let it warm slightly before re-whipping if chilled.

Notes

If your kitchen runs warm, refrigerate the butter for 10 minutes before starting. Want a whiter frosting? Use clear vanilla extract. You can halve this recipe for smaller batches or double it for layer cakes.