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Buttercream Frosting for Two Cupcakes

Buttercream Frosting for Two Cupcakes

This vanilla buttercream frosting makes just enough to frost two cupcakes. All you need are four ingredients, a small bowl, and a fork.

Author: Kelsey Smith

Meal Type: American

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 2 serving

Calories: 74 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon - unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup - powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon - vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon - milk

Instructions

  1. Mix softened butter in a small bowl with a fork until smooth
  2. Add the powdered sugar a little at a time, mixing until it is fully incorporated.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract and milk until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
  4. Divide between two completely cooled cupcakes and spread with the back of a spoon.

Nutrition

Energy: 74 kcal | Total Fat: 11 g | Saturated: 0 g | Trans: 0 g | Cholesterol: 33 mg | Total Carbs: 19 g | Fiber: 0 g | Sugars: 18 g | Proteins: 0 g | Sodium: 2 mg | Polyunsaturated: 0 g | Monounsaturated: 0 g

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