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Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

An all-rounded homemade frosting that can bring any dessert to the next level. This creamy, fluffy vanilla buttercream frosting will be your kitchen wizard!
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Course: Frosting
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 265kcal
Author: Brenda Maher

Ingredients

  • 2 cups softened, unsalted butter
  • 6 cups powdered sugar
  • 6 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Beat softened butter in a mixer. Add in the salt and stir again.
  • Dump the powdered sugar in the bowl and keep beating (½ cup each time).
  • Toss in the heavy cream (1 tablespoon each time) while mixing on the medium-low setting. After the mixture is smooth, adjust the mixer to high speed and mix for 30 seconds.
  • Add the vanilla extract and whisk the mixture well. Swirl it as you like!

Notes

Remove air bubbles in the frosting by squishing it against the bowl.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 1.2g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Potassium: 8mg | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 530IU | Calcium: 8mg
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