American Buttercream Frosting
Total time10 min
Prep time10 min
Cook time0 min
4.6(14)
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12 servings
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp fine salt
Instructions
- 1
Beat the softened butter in a large bowl with a stand mixer or hand mixer on medium speed for 2–3 minutes, until pale and fluffy.
- 2
Reduce the mixer to low and add the sifted powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing after each addition until just incorporated before adding the next. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.
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