Old Fashioned Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe

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Old Fashioned Vanilla Buttercream Frosting is a American sauce / dip recipe that takes about 5 min from start to finish and serves 8. It calls for 5 ingredients across 5 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 512 kcal. Filed under gluten free, lacto ovo vegetarian, vegetarian and buttercream frosting.
Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl often to ensure everything is well combined. Once all the sugar has been mixed in, the icing will likely look quite dry and stiff.
Add the milk and continue to beat on medium speed for another 3 minutes, until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Share of reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 512kcal | 26% |
| Fat | 25g | 36% |
| Carbohydrate | 75g | 29% |
| of which sugars |
| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Milk | Contains |
| Soya | May contain |
| Gluten | Free from |
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| 74g |
| 82% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
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| Sodium | 95mg | 4% |
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Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Fibre is measured against the 30g daily recommendation, which has no statutory reference intake. Figures are an estimate calculated from the ingredient list.
| Crustaceans |
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| Free from |
| Eggs | Free from |
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| Fish | Free from |
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| Peanuts | Free from |
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| Tree nuts | Free from |
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| Celery | Free from |
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| Mustard | Free from |
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| Sesame | Free from |
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| Sulphites | Free from |
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| Lupin | Free from |
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| Molluscs | Free from |
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May contain means it depends on the brand you buy — check the label on the product itself.
Allergen information is derived automatically from the ingredient list and is a guide, not a guarantee. Always check the packaging of the products you cook with.