Homemade Frosting flavors to match every mood—what’s your favorite?
1. Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients:
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened
3-4 cups powdered sugar (adjust for sweetness)
2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt (balances the sweetness)
1-2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
Instructions:
Using a mixer, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed until fully combined.
Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, then beat again.
If too thick, add a tablespoon of heavy cream or milk. If too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.
Beat for another 2-3 minutes until light and creamy.
2. Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 ½ cups powdered sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder or 4 oz melted dark chocolate
2 tsp vanilla extract
3-4 tbsp heavy cream or milk
Pinch of salt (to balance sweetness)
Instructions:
Using a mixer, beat the softened butter for about 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
Sift in the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, adding them gradually while mixing on low speed.
Add vanilla extract and 3 tbsp of heavy cream or milk. Beat until smooth and creamy.
If too thick, add an extra tablespoon of milk; if too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.
Beat on high speed for 2-3 minutes until fluffy.
3. Coffee Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 ½ cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp instant coffee or espresso powder
1 tbsp hot water (to dissolve coffee)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1-2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
Pinch of salt (to balance sweetness)
Instructions:
Mix instant coffee/espresso powder with hot water until fully dissolved. Let it cool slightly.
Using a mixer, beat the softened butter until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Slowly add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Pour in the dissolved coffee and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
Add heavy cream/milk, one tablespoon at a time, if needed for a smoother texture.
Beat for another 2-3 minutes until fluffy and spreadable.
4. Lemon Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients:
1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
3 cups (360g) powdered sugar
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp lemon zest (for extra flavor)
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
1-2 tbsp heavy cream or milk (optional, for consistency)
Pinch of salt (to balance sweetness)
Instructions:
Using a mixer, beat the softened butter on high speed for 2-3 minutes until pale and fluffy.
Slowly mix in powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until fully incorporated.
Add fresh lemon juice, zest, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
Add 1-2 tbsp heavy cream/milk if needed for a softer texture.
Beat for another 2-3 minutes until creamy and spreadable.