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The BEST Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ⅙ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whip butter on medium-high speed until smooth, about 1 minute.
  2. Reduce speed to low and add powdered sugar and salt. Once the sugar is completely incorporated, increase speed to medium-high and whip for 2 minutes.
  3. Reduce speed to low and add heavy whipping cream and vanilla. Once it is completely mixed in, increase speed to high and whip until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Remember to scrape the sides of the bowl as necessary.
  4. Use as needed and refrigerate leftovers.

Recipe Notes

Frosting can be made and frozen in advance. To use, simply leave on the counter and bring to room temperature. The frosting may need to be whipped lightly to bring back to original consistency.

This recipe makes enough to frost 24 cupcakes or a 2-layer cake.