Traditional Buttercream Frosting
Delicious all-purpose buttercream frosting for cakes and cupcakes, from But First, Cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 lb confectioner's sugar (32 oz)
- 6 Tbsp whipping cream
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whip the butter until creamy. Add in the vanilla extract and then mix again until well incorporated.
- Alternate between additions of powdered sugar and whipping cream, mixing well between each addition.
- Once all the sugar is added, turn mixer to high and beat for several minutes until the frosting is fluffy and smooth. Add more whipping cream 1 tsp at a time as needed until at desired consistency
- Use frosting immediately or cover the bowl with a damp paper power until ready to bag or spread.