buttercream frosting

46 Pinches
New Castle, DE
Updated on Oct 25, 2013

This is my "go to" buttercream. Great on layer cakes and cupcakes!

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Ingredients

  • 2 sticks butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 6-8 cups powdered sugar

How To Make buttercream frosting

  • Step 1
    With an electric mixer, mix butter until creamy and smooth.
  • Step 2
    Add 4 cups of powdered sugar, vanilla and milk and mix on low speed until well combined.
  • Step 3
    Add two more cups of powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Step 4
    Add remaining powdered sugar if needed for consistency. 7 cups usually works for me.

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Category: Cakes
Keyword: #frosting
Keyword: #creamy
Culture: American
Ingredient: Sugar

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