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Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
This ultra-smooth and creamy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting recipe is a classic flavor and perfect for piping onto cupcakes or frosting cakes, for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion!
👥 12 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 5 min⏳ Prep: 5 min👤 Amy Flanigan📖 bellyfull
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
With a handheld mixer (or stand mixer fitted with a whisk or paddle attachment), beat butter on medium speed for about ⏱️ 2 minutes or until creamy and lightened in color, scraping down the bowl as needed.
2
Add vanilla extract and salt, until combined and smooth.
vanilla extract1 tablespoon
3
Add in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until sugar is incorporated, scraping down the bowl several times to ensure everything is well blended.
powdered sugar4 cups
4
Slowly beat in 2 tablespoons heavy cream, increasing speed to high and beating for 1 more minute until frosting reaches desired consistency.
5
Add in more heavy cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, ONLY if necessary. (Frosting should be light and fluffy, and easily spreadable, but hold its shape if spreading, or a little stiffer and does not fall if used for piping.)
6
Use as desired for cupcakes or cake right away or store for later (storage information included in the article.)
Nutrition Facts
calories
303 kcal
fat Content
16 g
serving Size
1 serving
sugar Content
39 g
sodium Content
52 mg
protein Content
0.2 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
43 mg
carbohydrate Content
40 g
saturated Fat Content
10 g
unsaturated Fat Content
5 g
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