This simple white frosting recipe is rich, creamy, and perfect for topping cakes or cupcakes.

All it takes is four staple ingredients and about five minutes.

Yes, homemade frosting can be that quick and easy.

white frosting in a bowl with cupcakes behind

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Ingredients

1/2cupunsalted butter, softened

3cupspowdered sugar

1tsp.vanilla extract

2to 3 Tbsp.

Add sugar:

Gradually beat in sugar until smooth.

butter bet with electric mixer

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frosting being made in a bowl with electric hand mixer

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white frosting buttercream in a bowl

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