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Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe

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Ingredients:  
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5 cups powdered sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk
Pinch of kosher salt
Directions:
Directions:
Step 1: In a medium bowl, mix powdered sugar and softened butter and beat with an electric mixer on low speed until combined. Increase speed to high and beat for 1 minute until light and fluffy. Depending on the power of your electric mixer, it may take an additional minute for the butter to blend with the powdered sugar into a stiff mixture.

Step 2: Add vanilla, 2 tablespoons of the milk, and the salt. Using an electric mixer on low speed, mix for 30 to 60 seconds, until fully incorporated. The frosting should have a slightly smoother consistency but will remain thick. Scrape down the bowl occasionally as you mix.

Step 3: Gradually beat in the remaining tablespoon milk, adding about 1/2 teaspoon at a time until frosting is smooth and spreadable.

Step 4: If the frosting is too thick, beat in more milk, just a few drops at a time, until it is smooth and easy to spread. If the frosting is too thin, gradually beat in a small amount of powdered sugar—about 1 tablespoon at a time—until it thickens and holds its shape. After adding any additional ingredients, mix the frosting for about 1 minute to ensure everything is fully incorporated.

This recipe makes about 3 1/4 cups of frosting, which is enough to generously frost a 13x9-inch cake, an 8- or 9-inch two-layer cake or 24 cupcakes.

 

 

 

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