Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

My mom has been making this vanilla buttercream frosting for years. It is her go-to recipe for frosting. After traying a few icing recipes, myself now, I see why mom has chosen this one.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy recipe, Homemade

Servings: cupcakes

Calories: 229kcal

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Kitchen Essentials

Hand Mixer

Pastry Mat

Creme Brulee Dish

Paper Pie Mold

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Ingredients

1 Cup Salted Butter Softened
4 Cups Powdered Sugar
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
3 Tablespoons Heavy Cream or Milk

Instructions

Use a mixer to make the frosting. This will give you the best creamy results. Make sure that the butter or shortening is soft. This will help it whip up nice and smooth. Beat butter with a mixer on medium speed until whipped. Approximately 5minutes.
1 Cup Salted Butter
Reduce speed to medium-low, and continue to beat, gradually adding the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time.
4 Cups Powdered Sugar
Once all the powdered sugar has been incorporated, add the vanilla. Add the cream 1tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract, 3 Tablespoons Heavy Cream or Milk
Raise speed to medium-high; beat until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes more.

Notes

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This makes enough frosting for a layered 8-inch cake or frosting 16 cupcakes.

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