Classic Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe
  1. Place softened butter into the bowl of a stand mixer that has been fitted with the paddle attachment. Turn the mixer on a medium setting and cream the butter until it is smooth and has lightened in color, about 3 minutes.

  2. Add confectioner's sugar, ½ a cup at a time. After each cup has been incorporated, turn the mixer onto the highest speed setting and for about 10 seconds to lighten the frosting.

  3. Add vanilla and a pinch of salt and combine until well-incorporated.

  4. Add milk, heavy cream or half-and-half until the frosting has reached the preferred consistency. For a firmer frosting, add more confectioner's sugar, a ¼ cup at a time. For a softer frosting, add more milk or cream, a tablespoon at a time.

Course🍰Dessert

Diets🥕Vegetarian🌾Gluten-free...

Category🧁Frosting

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🥖Baking🎉Celebration

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 10m

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