How to Make Gluten Free Frosting
This gluten free frosting recipe makes a thick and creamy vanilla buttercream frosting that is perfect for decorating cake and cupcakes!
Ingredients
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract * see note
- ½ cup butter softened to room temperature
- 2-3 tablespoons milk * see note
Instructions
- Add the ingredients to a standing mixer and mix on low speed for 1 minute. Starting slowly will help to prevent the powdered sugar from flying everywhere.
- Gradually increase the speed of the mixer.
- If you are using an electric mixer, add your ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Put the beaters into the handheld mixer and start on low speed.
- Whip the frosting for 2-3 more minutes until it is fluffy and light.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow it to sit in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to cool.
- Add it to a piping bag and have some fun with this gluten free frosting!
Notes
- Many ask if powdered sugar is gluten free. In most cases it is but always read the label to be sure.
- You can use shortening instead of butter if you prefer.
- Use regular milk or non-dairy milk.
- This frosting will keep for up to 3 days in an air-tight container in your refrigerator.
- You can freeze this frosting easily. Put it into a freezer bag and squeeze the extra air out. To use the frosting, allow the frosting to thaw then put it into a piping bag.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 281kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 104mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 44gVitamin A: 361IUCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
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