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Best Buttercream Frosting Recipe Ever

Sylvia Collins

Sylvia Collins

20/04/2016 · Updated on: 17/05/2023

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Best Buttercream Frosting Recipe Ever! (Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies & more). Vanilla Buttercream Frosting For Decorating

Yield: About 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick/4oz) unsalted butter, softened OR vegetable shortening
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (1/2lb) powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar), sifted
  • 1-2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream (sub half and half, milk or even water if necessary)
  • food coloring of choice
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Directions
With an electric mixer, beat butter or shortening on medium speed until smooth. Add vanilla and salt. Alternately beat in powdered sugar and cream, on low speed until smooth. Add food coloring and increase speed to medium-high and beat for about 3-5 minutes until light and creamy.

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Sylvia Collins

Sylvia Collins

Hello! I'm Sylvia Collins, a fervent cake lover, recipe creator, and the heart behind my beloved cake recipes blog. For over a decade, I've been on a sweet journey, dedicating my life to the art of cake baking and sharing my passion through my writings. My adventure began with a simple love for cakes and an insatiable desire to express my creativity through baking.