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how to make fluffy vanilla buttercream frosting
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Vanilla Buttercream

Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Afternoon Tea, brunch, Dessert, fillings, Holidays, party food
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3 cups

Ingredients

  • 250 grams Unsalted butter room temperature
  • 600 grams Pure icing sugar (powdered sugar)
  • 3 tbsp Cream 60ml
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla extract or paste
  • 1 pinch sea salt optional, to balance the sweetness
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Place butter into the large mixing bowl of your stand mixer and beat for 2 minutes, using your paddle attachment.
  • Add the cream, vanilla, half of the sugar and salt (if using), then beat for a minimum of 3 minutes, making the mixture light and fluffy.
  • Add the remaining icing sugar and beat for another 3 minutes.
  • If the mixture is too thick for you, add a little more cream and beat again. If it's too runny, add more icing sugar.
  • Use as is, or flavour and colour as desired. Once refrigerated, it will need to be brought back to room temperature and remixed before using.
  • Will keep in the fridge for up to 1 week, or the freezer for 3 months.