My Favorite Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe
Learn how to make vanilla buttercream frosting that’s super creamy and light as a cloud. It’s perfect for layer cakes, piping on cupcakes, and for frosting sugar cookies.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup 2 sticks butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- pinch of fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons heavy cream
- food coloring if desired
Instructions
- Add the butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat until smooth.
- Add half of the powdered sugar and a pinch of sea salt and beat on low until the sugar is mostly incorporated. Add the remaining powdered sugar and beat on low until combined. Increase speed to medium and beat for 3 minutes.
- Stop the mixer and scrape down the bowl. Add the vanilla extract, whipping cream, and food coloring (if using) and beat for an additional minute on low, increasing the speed to medium once the whipping cream is incorporated.
- Use for cakes, cupcakes, or your favorite baked goods!
Notes
- This frosting can be made ahead and refrigerated until ready to use. If refrigerated, bring to room temperature and whip slightly before using.
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