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Funky Batter Buttercream Recipe

Funky Batter Buttercream Recipe

A smooth, fluffy buttercream frosting with a nostalgic cake-batter flavor. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and decorating with stable, easy-to-pipe texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

1 cup Unsalted butter Room temperature
3.5 cups Powdered sugar Sifted
2 teaspoons Vanilla extract Or vanilla bean paste
2–3 tablespoons Milk or heavy cream Add gradually
0.25 teaspoon Salt Optional but recommended

Equipment

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer Paddle attachment preferred
  • Mixing bowl Medium to large
  • Rubber spatula For scraping and smoothing
  • Sifter To remove sugar lumps
  • Measuring cups and spoons For accuracy

Method
 

  1. Add room-temperature butter to a mixing bowl. Beat on medium-high speed for 5–7 minutes until pale and fluffy.
    Funky Batter Buttercream Recipe
  2. Lower speed and add sifted powdered sugar gradually, one cup at a time. Mix well after each addition.
    Funky Batter Buttercream Recipe
  3. Add vanilla extract, salt, and 1 tablespoon of milk or cream. Mix on low speed.
    Funky Batter Buttercream Recipe
  4. Slowly add more liquid as needed until the frosting becomes smooth and spreadable.
    Funky Batter Buttercream Recipe
  5. Mix on low speed for 1 minute to remove air bubbles and achieve a silky texture.
    Funky Batter Buttercream Recipe
  6. Scrape the bowl and mix briefly. Buttercream is ready to use for frosting or piping.
    Funky Batter Buttercream Recipe

Notes

  • Use soft butter, not melted, for the best texture.
  • Sift powdered sugar to avoid grainy frosting.
  • Add liquid slowly to control consistency.
  • If frosting is too soft, chill briefly and remix.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for 3 months.