Vanilla Buttercream

Name: Vanilla Buttercream
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 3 c.
Ingredients: 1 lb. confectioners' sugar; 1 c. unsalted butter; 2 tbsp. heavy cream; 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Published: Nov 4, 2014

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Yields:

3 c.

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

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Make cookies and cakes galore with this wonderfully simple, and sublimely tasty buttercream frosting.

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Ingredients

1 lb. confectioners' sugar
1 cup unsalted butter
2 Tbsp. heavy cream
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Directions

1. Step 1Sift the confectioners' sugar into a large bowl.
2. Step 2Using an electric mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes.
3. Step 3Reduce the mixer to low and gradually add the sugar, alternating with the heavy cream. Mix in the vanilla.
4. Step 4Increase the speed to high and beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes.