Easy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients
- 227 g) unsalted butter,
- 460 g) powdered sugar
- 2 to 4 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
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Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large mixing bowl and a hand mixer), beat the butter until creamy.
- Add 2 cups of the powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of the heavy cream. Mix on low until the powdered sugar is incorporated into the butter, scrape down the sides, then turn up the mixer to high and beat for 1 minute. Scrape down the bowl and repeat the process with the remaining 2 cups of powdered sugar and another 1 tablespoon of the cream.
- Add the vanilla and salt and beat to combine. If the buttercream seems too stiff, beat in an additional 1 to 2 tablespoons of cream at a time. You want it to hold a peak but be soft enough to spread with little effort.
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