Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes Fillings & Frostings Buttercream Frosting Recipes Fluffy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting 3.4 (242) 9 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 12, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: Makes 5 1/4 cups Use this vanilla Fluffy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting when making any of your favorite cupcakes. Ingredients 4 sticks (1 pound) unsalted butter, softened 6 cups sifted confectioners' sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 pinch salt Directions Put butter in bowl of an electric mixer. Beat on medium-high speed until pale and creamy, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to medium; add sugar 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well, about 5 minutes total. Add vanilla and salt. Raise speed to medium-high; beat until smooth, about 1 minute more. Cook's Notes For colored buttercream, stir in food coloring, drop by drop, until desired shade is achieved. Rate it Print