This silky, cloud-like frosting whips up smooth and fluffy in just a few minutes, with softened butter beaten until pale before sifted powdered sugar folds in for that classic melt-in-your-mouth sweetness. A splash of vanilla and a pinch of salt round out the flavor, giving it that perfect balance between sweet and rich. Once beaten to soft peaks, it holds its shape beautifully whether you're spreading it thick over a layer cake or piping swirls onto cupcakes. You can loosen or stiffen the texture to your liking, making it endlessly adaptable for whatever you're decorating. It's an easy make-ahead option too, since it keeps well in the fridge and re-beats like new. This one is a reliable pick for a gluten free dessert table, delivering that nostalgic bakery-style finish without any fuss.
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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.
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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