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Fluffy Buttercream Frosting
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Fluffy Buttercream Frosting

5 ingredients 1 -1/2 cups openrecipes
Fluffy Buttercream Frosting

"The secret of this light frosting is to mix it with a mixer for the recommended time at high speed. This incorporates air to make it light. 1-1/2 cups frosting is enough to frost the top of one 9 inch cake."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

241
Calories
6g
Protein
17g
Fat
14g
Carbs

Counts 4 of 5 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Vanilla 1 tsp extract (4ml) 12
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 tablespoon water
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened

Directions

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