Vanilla Butter Frosting With Greek Yogurt
A small-batch vanilla butter frosting made with softened butter, icing sugar, vanilla and plain Greek yogurt. The Greek yogurt makes the frosting softer and creamier than a heavier traditional buttercream. One batch makes enough to frost the top of one 9-inch cake.
Equipment
- bowl
- Tablespoon
- Mixing Implement
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsps Butter Softened
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 Tbsps Plain Greek Yogurt
- 2 Cups Confectioners Sugar
Instructions
- Add the softened butter to a mixing bowl and beat until it becomes light and creamy.4 Tbsps Butter
- Add the vanilla and plain Greek yogurt. Beat again until smooth and evenly combined.1 Tsp Vanilla Extract, 2 Tbsps Plain Greek Yogurt
- Gradually add the icing sugar, mixing between additions rather than adding it all at once.2 Cups Confectioners Sugar
- Continue beating until the frosting is smooth, fluffy and easy to spread.
- Check the consistency before using. The frosting should be soft enough to spread easily but thick enough to stay on the cake and hold simple decorative peaks.
- Spread over top of a completely cooled cake.
Notes
- For a simple textured finish, spread the frosting over the cake, then place the edge of a clean bread knife lightly into the frosting and lift upward to create small peaks.
- Because the frosting contains Greek yogurt, store it covered in the refrigerator. Let it soften slightly before using or serving, and beat again if needed to restore a smooth texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 910kcalCarbohydrates: 161gProtein: 2gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 251mgPotassium: 44mgSugar: 157gVitamin A: 934IUCalcium: 33mgIron: 0.1mg
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