Gluten-Free Frosting is a buttercream frosting recipe that pairs perfectly with your favorite gluten free cakes, cupcakes, or cookies.
This one bowl recipe is made with minimal ingredients in only 15 minutes creating a light and fluffy frosting that can easily be flavored to your preference. You will be amazed on how easy it is to modify a classic buttercream recipe to be celiac safe!
Along with frosting, we also have you covered with delicious gluten-free cake recipes. From our chewy Gluten Free Cookie Cake to our decadent Gluten Free White Cake and Gluten Free Vanilla Cupcakes, your guests will be impressed with every bite!
Is Buttercream Frosting Gluten Free?
Some store-bought frostings do contain gluten, which inspired us to create a recipe that is celiac safe yet delicious, easily made right at home. Skip over the canned frosting and make this homemade version today!
Get started by gathering the equipment and ingredients then following the step-by-step instructions below.
Equipment
- mixer with whisk attachment
- measuring cups and measuring spoons
- spatula
- decorating bag and tips
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter
- 4 cups confectioners sugar ✅
- 3-4 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract (or almond extract) ✅
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.
How To Make
Whip the butter and vanilla extract
Add butter and vanilla extract to the bowl of the mixer. Whip for 1-2 minutes until it’s light and fluffy.
Add the other ingredients
Add the confectioner’s sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, and salt. Slowly blend until powdered sugar is incorporated. Add more milk if the mixture is too thick. Turn mixer to high speed and whisk for 2-3 minutes or until the icing is light and fluffy.
Add to decorating bag
Place desired tip into the decorating bag. Fold the top of the bag over to avoid getting icing on the outside of the bag. Fill the bag with icing, just over half full. Twist the top and gently squeeze until icing comes out. Use as desired.
Pro Tip: If a decorating bag is unavailable, use a ziplock bag by filling with frosting then snipping the corner off of the bag.
Frequently Asked Questions
Almond or vanilla extract are our top favorites when it comes to flavoring frosting. Easily swap with lemon, orange, peppermint extract depending on your baking needs.
For a chocolate buttercream, mix 1/2 cup of cocoa powder in with the other ingredients.
It is super easy to turn this gluten-free frosting dairy-free. Follow these simple step by step directions for a dairy free version: Dairy Free Frosting.
Yes, buttercream frosting can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to use, place in the fridge overnight to thaw then bring to room temperature on the counter. Whip in a mixer until the desired consistency is reached.
Store in the fridge covered for up to 2 weeks. Bring to room temperature when ready to use, whipping in the mixer if needed to reach your desired consistency.
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- Gluten Free Peanut Butter Blossoms
- Gluten-Free Angel Food Cake Recipe
- 3 Ingredient Chocolate Pecan Fudge
- Gluten Free Rice Krispy Treats
- Gluten Free Graham Cracker Recipe
- Gluten-Free Apple Cider Donuts
- No Bake Marshmallow Fudge
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Gluten Free Frosting
Equipment
- mixer with whisk attachment
- measuring cups and measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter
- 4 cups confectioners sugar ✅
- 3-4 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract (or almond extract) ✅
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- ⭐️Whip the butter and almond. Add butter and vanilla extract to the bowl of the mixer. Whip for 1-2 minutes until it's light and fluffy.1 stick butter, 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract (or almond extract)
- ⭐️Add the other ingredients. Add the confectioners sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, and salt. Slowly blend until powdered sugar is mixed in. Add more milk if the mixture is too thick. Turn mixer to high speed and whisk for 2-3 minutes or until the icing is light and fluffy. Add more milk to get the consistency you'd like if needed.4 cups confectioners sugar, 3-4 tablespoons milk, 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Add to decorating bag. Place desired tip into the decorating bag. Fold the top of the bag over to avoid getting icing on the outside of the bag. Fill the bag with icing, just over half full. Twist the top and gently squeeze until icing comes out. Use as desired. Store in the refrigerator or freeze the leftovers.
Notes
Tips To Making The BEST Frosting
- Flavor with almond or vanilla extract or easily swap with lemon, orange, peppermint extract depending on your baking needs.
- For a chocolate buttercream, mix 1/2 cup of cocoa powder in with the other ingredients.
- It is super easy to turn this gluten-free frosting dairy-free. Follow these simple step by step directions for a dairy free version: Dairy Free Frosting.
- Buttercream frosting can be frozen for up to 3 months. When ready to use, place in the fridge overnight to thaw then bring to room temperature on the counter. Whip in a mixer until the desired consistency is reached.
- Store in the fridge covered for up to 2 weeks. Bring to room temperature when ready to use, whipping in the mixer if needed to reach your desired consistency.
Nutrition
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