cupcakes topped with swirls of creamy vanilla Russian buttercream frosting.

Russian Buttercream

Vanilla Russian buttercream only takes 3 ingredients to make and none of them is powdered sugar! This is a super smooth frosting with the rich flavor of sweetened condensed milk. It is creamy, not too sweet and really easy to make.

It is the frosting that makes the cake. Having a great frosting can make an otherwise normal cake amazing. There are so many different kinds and flavors of frosting, you can make a different one every time!

So whether you are looking for a meringue style frosting or a simple American buttercream, there is sure to be a recipe for every occasion in this collection. So browse these options and make a few.

If you are a frosting fanatic like me, check out my Frosting 101. It goes through the different types and explains what makes each unique.

Or just pick a recipe below to try. There are so many different flavors and textures of frosting to try!

All Frosting Recipes