Bake Shop Vanilla Frosting
This has so many variations that it’s hard not to be a favourite.
Bake Shop Vanilla Frosting
Yield: Makes 4 cups
Prep time: 10 MinTotal time: 10 Min
Every baker has a basic vanilla frosting that they love enough to fill and decorate their desserts. Mine is made with vanilla bean paste, but using vanilla extract is just fine, tool This frosting can be flavoured almost any which way, simply by adding your favourite extract, spread or whatever your heart desires. Use it to frost Vanilla Birthday Cake, pipe swirls onto French Cupcakes and more.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy, about 30 seconds.
- With the mixer running on low speed, gradually add the sugar, one cup at a time, until incorporated. Turn the mixer up to medium speed and beat for about 2 minutes, until the frosting is light and fluffy. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
- Add the vanilla, then beat on medium speed for one additional minute.
- Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes and more.
Notes
Flavour Variations
Caramel Frosting: Add ¼ cup caramel with the vanilla.
Chocolate Frosting: Add 2 tablespoons chocolate ganache and ⅓ cup (40 g) cocoa powder with the vanilla.
Cinnamon Frosting: Add l to 2 tablespoons cinnamon with the vanilla.
Cookies and Cream Frosting: Add 1 cup finely crushed Oreo cookies (about 12 cookies) with the vanilla.
Cotton Candy Frosting: Add 1 teaspoon cotton candy lavouring with the vanilla.
Peanut Butter Frosting: Add ¼ cup smooth peanut butter with the vanilla.
Peppermint Frosting: Add l teaspoon peppermint extract with the vanilla.
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Pink Lemonade Frosting: Add 2 to 3 teaspoons lemon or lemonade drink powder with the vanilla.