American Buttercream

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AmountIngredient
Unsalted Buttersoftened
Salt½ tsp
Powdered Sugarsifted
Vanilla Extract2 t
Heavy Creamoptional
Scaled ingredient total2,675.5 g

Prep Method 6

  1. 1.In a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and salt.
  2. 2.Add ½ of the powdered sugar and the extract and mix well.
  3. 3.Add the remaining sugar and mix for several minutes until the desired consistency is reached.
  4. 4.Adjust the consistency with the cream if necessary.
  5. 5.Flavor as desired.
  6. 6.Use the buttercream immediately.

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Ingredient and sub-recipe costs used to calculate this recipe.

Ingredient / Sub-Recipe ( | )Cost
Unsalted Butter$6.1255
Purchase item nameGreat Value Sweet Cream Unsalted Butter, 16 oz, 4 Sticks
Purchase cost$3.06
Purchase unit16 ounce_mass
Date added2026-08-08
Item ID #10315054
Vendorwalmart
Salt$0.0023
Purchase item nameGreat Value Iodized Salt, 26 oz
Purchase cost$0.67
Purchase unit26 ounce_mass
Date added2024-10-27
Item ID #10448316
Vendorwalmart
Powdered SugarThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit—
Vanilla ExtractThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit—
Heavy Cream$0.1567
Purchase item nameGreat Value Heavy Whipping Cream, 32 oz Carton
Purchase cost$4.74
Purchase unit32 ounce_mass
Date added2026-08-08
Item ID #10450340
Vendorwalmart
Total Yield2,700 g
Total Cost$6.2845
Cost Per G:$0.0023

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  • Powdered Sugar: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Vanilla Extract: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size

Nutrition label

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Ingredient nutritional data5 of 5 connected
✓Powdered SugarSugars, powdered1725 g›✓Unsalted ButterButter, stick, unsalted908 g›✓Heavy CreamCream, heavy30 g›✓Vanilla ExtractVanilla extract10 g›✓SaltSalt, table2.5 g›

Nutrition Facts

Serving size100 g

Amount per serving

Calories250

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 28g
36%
Saturated Fat 0g
1%
Cholesterol 80mg
27%
Sodium 40mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate 64g
23%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 63g
Protein 0g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. A 2,000 calorie diet is used for general nutrition advice.

Draft calculation · 100% mapped. Scaled batch: 6840 kcal. Nutrition and allergen analysis must be professionally verified before regulatory use.

Additional details

  • American buttercream frostings are sweet, but its neutral flavor pairs well with almost any cake.
  • Food coloring can be added as desired.