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Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Prep Time 10 minutes
Yield: 5 cups
Vanilla buttercream frosting is an easy, delicious, and versatile buttercream for cakes and cupcakes! Only 5 ingredients and 10 minutes to make!

Equipment

  • Stand mixer or electric hand mixer whisk or paddle attachment based on personal preference

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups unsalted butter room temperature
  • 6 cups powdered sugar minimum 4 cups/maximum 7 cups - adjust to your taste
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • Add room temperature butter to a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk or paddle attachment. Whip the butter for 5 minutes on medium-high speed, scraping down the sides occasionally, until the butter is light, fluffy, and pale in color.
  • Add one half of the powdered sugar and mix on the lowest speed setting until fully combined. Add remaining powdered sugar and continue to mix on low until incorporated.
  • Add vanilla extract and salt and mix on low until combined.
  • Slowly drizzle in the heavy cream while mixing on low speed. Scrape the sides of the bowl occasionally to ensure the frosting is well mixed.
  • Once the heavy cream is added, turn the speed on the mixer to medium and mix for an additional 3 minutes until smooth.

Notes

Vanilla buttercream frosting can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 weeks or in the freezer for 3 months. Thaw buttercream by bringing it to room temperature and rewhipping for 5 minutes.
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