Making vanilla frosting with cake mix is a simple and delicious way to enhance the flavor of your cakes or cupcakes. To make it, you'll need the following ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 1 package of vanilla cake mix (about 15.25 ounces or 432 grams)
- 1 cup (2 sticks or 226 grams) of unsalted butter, softened
- 3-4 cups (360-480 grams) of powdered sugar (adjust to your desired sweetness and consistency)
- 2-4 tablespoons of milk or heavy cream (to achieve the desired consistency)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Optional:
- Food coloring (if you want to tint the frosting)
- Sprinkles or decorations for topping
Instructions:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar to the butter mixture, about a cup at a time. Beat on low speed between each addition to incorporate the sugar.
Continue beating the mixture while adding 1 tablespoon of milk or heavy cream at a time until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. If you prefer a thicker frosting, use less milk, and if you want it thinner, add more milk.
Optionally, add a few drops of food coloring to tint the frosting. Mix well until the color is evenly distributed.
Taste the frosting and adjust the sweetness or vanilla flavor if needed. You can add more powdered sugar or vanilla extract to suit your preference.
Once the vanilla frosting is ready, you can spread it over your cooled cake or cupcakes using a spatula or a piping bag for decorative designs.
Remember, the measurements provided above are a general guideline, and you can adjust them based on your personal taste and the desired consistency of the frosting. Enjoy your delicious homemade vanilla frosting!