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Buttercream (soft) for cupcakes, etc. Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons milk or cream
3 drops food coloring, or as needed
Directions:
Directions:
Cream the butter.
Add the vanilla.
Gradually add powdered sugar.
Add cream.

Whip the combined mixture for 4-5 minutes to desired consistency or until light and fluffy.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
8
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Double the recipe for a layer cake to have enough for filling and covering.
1 c. butter
4 ½ c. powdered sugar
1 T. vanilla
4-5 T cream or milk

 

 

 

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