Classic Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Classic Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

🥘 Ingredients

  • butter
    1 c
  • confectioners' sugar
    3 c
  • milk or cream
    1 Tbsp
  • salt
    1 pinch
  • vanilla
    1 tsp
  1. 1
    Beat the butter at high speed for about ⏱️ 90 seconds or until light and glossy.
    butter: 1 c
  2. 2
    Add half of the confectioners' sugar and beat in for about ⏱️ 30 seconds .
    confectioners' sugar: 3 c
  3. 3
    Add the remaining sugar and beat for another ⏱️ 30 seconds .
  4. 4
    Add the milk or cream , vanilla , and salt to the frosting and beat for another ⏱️ 60 seconds until thick and creamy.
    milk or cream: 1 Tbsp, vanilla: 1 tsp, salt: 1 pinch
  5. 5
    The batch of frosting will cover 12 cupcakes, 24 miniature cupcakes, or an 11 X 13 inch cake.