Best Gluten Free Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Crystal
This easy Gluten Free Vanilla Buttercream Frosting is perfect for topping your cupcakes and cakes! Tastes just like a store bakery frosting!
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
- 1/2 Cup Salted Butter Softened
- 1/2 Cup Shortening
- 3 Cups Powdered Sugar (with extra available)
- 1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract
- 2-4 Tbsp Water
Beat 1 stick of softened butter and 1/2 cup of shortening using the paddle attachment until creamy in texture.
Add 3 cups of powdered sugar. Set your mixer on the lowest setting so that the powdered sugar stays in the bowl. Mix until the sugar is fully mixed into the butter/shortening.
Mix in 1 tablespoon vanilla extract and 2 Tablespoons of water. Beat until the frosting is completely mixed and fluffy in consistency.
If your frosting is too creamy and not fluffy - just add a tiny bit more powdered sugar. If your frosting is too stiff, add a tiny bit more water.In general, frosting should be less runny and more stiff as it loosens up as you work with it.
Keyword Desserts, Frosting, Gluten Free