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Best Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Learn how to make my Best Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe, with my chef-tested tips for the perfect Buttercream Icing!
👥 5 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 20 min👤 Gemma Stafford📖 biggerbolderbaking
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or using an electric hand mixer) whip the butter until light and creamy for about ⏱️ 7 - 8 minutes on High speed.
2
While the butter is whipping sieve the powdered sugar about 3 times to remove lumps and incorporate air.
3
Once the butter is pale in color and light slowly add in the sifted icing sugar one spoon at a time at Medium-High speed. Let the sugar fully incorporate before adding in more.
4
Add the milk and vanilla extract and whip on High speed for another ⏱️ 3-4 minutes until very light, creamy, and fluffy.
(1lb 8 oz/680 g) icing sugar (powdered sugar)6 cupsvanilla extract2 teaspoon
5
Use the buttercream straight away or keep it refrigerated for up to 5 days. Before use, make sure it comes to room temperature. It also can be frozen for up to 8 weeks.
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