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American Buttercream Frosting


Course Frosting
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 cups
Vanilla frosting on a beater.

This Classic Vanilla Buttercream Frosting is fantastic! It's made with just 5-ingredients and crusts to perfection!

Ingredients  


Instructions

  • In a large bowl or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream 1 cup unsalted butter and ½ teaspoon salt on low speed until pale and creamy.
    1 cup unsalted butter
  • Add in 4 cups powdered sugar and 2 ounces heavy cream a little at a time, alternating between each, while mixing on low over the course of about 3 minutes. Add an additional ½ cup of powdered sugar or an additional 1 tablespoon of heavy cream at a time until desired consistency is reached.
    4 cups powdered sugar, 2 ounces heavy cream
  • Add 1 tablespoon vanilla extract and increase the speed to high for about 2 to 3 minutes, and whip until the frosting is light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides every minute or so.
    1 tablespoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon salt
  • Use as desired or store in an airtight container.


Nutrition

Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 6mg | Sugar: 88g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Find it online: www.sugarandsoul.co/classic-vanilla-buttercream-frosting-recipe/