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A silky smooth, easy buttercream frosting perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Beat softened butter until pale and fluffy.
  2. Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing until smooth.
  3. Add cream one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  4. Mix in vanilla and salt, then beat until light and creamy.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 26gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 8IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Adjust cream and sugar to reach desired consistency.

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