Smooth Piping Buttercream
  1. Add the butter to your mixing bowl with the paddle attachment and beat for ten minutes

  2. Scrape down the sides of the bowl

  3. Add in the almond and vanilla extracts

  4. Add in the full bag of powdered sugar

  5. Mix on low for 1-2 minutes until most of the powdered sugar is incorporated and not loose

  6. Pour in half cup of heavy cream while mixing and let it incorporate

  7. Pour in the other half cup of heavy cream while mixing and bring up the speed to medium high

  8. Mix until buttercream is smooth, stable enough to pipe, and not runny

  9. Optional: For chocolate buttercream, add ½ cup of cocoa powder and another 2-3 tbsp of heavy cream

Course🍰Dessert

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🧁Frosting

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🥖Baking🎉Celebration

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 15m

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