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Buttercream Frosting

Prep time: 5 minutes PT5M

Cook time: N/A PT0

Yield: 12–16 servings

Difficulty

This decadent homemade buttercream really is the icing on the cake! Try it with our Fluffy Vanilla Cupcakes or your favorite cake recipe.

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
¾ teaspoon kosher salt¾ teaspoon kosher salt ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
1 pound powdered sugar1 pound powdered sugar 1 pound powdered sugar
3 tablespoons heavy cream3 tablespoons heavy cream 3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla paste1 teaspoon vanilla paste 1 teaspoon vanilla paste

Preparation

Whip butter and salt in an electric mixer with the paddle attachment for about 2 minutes, then slowly add the powdered sugar. Once incorporated, add heavy cream and vanilla paste and beat until fluffy.

Refrigerate until ready to use.