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Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Easy & classic buttercream frosting

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Servings 2 layer cake
Calories 3645 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cups 2 sticks unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 3 to 4 cups confectioners’ sugar sifted
  • 1 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 to 4 tbsp heavy cream or milk

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until soft, about 1 minute. Add in 2 cups of the confectioners’ sugar. Then, add the salt, and vanilla.
  2. Beat on low speed until the sugar is well incorporated. Add in the cream/milk. Add remaining 1-2 cups of sugar as needed to thicken the frosting. Beat on medium speed until the frosting is smooth and fluffy, about 4 minutes.