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Simple Buttercream Frosting

Simple Buttercream Frosting

By Miranda Northern

Total: 10 minutes
DessertBakingFrosting

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1

Place the unsalted butter in a mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes.

2

Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating on low speed until well combined after each addition.

3

Add the vanilla extract and salt, and mix on medium speed until incorporated.

4

Slowly add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. You may need to add more milk if you prefer a softer frosting.

5

Once all ingredients are well combined, increase the mixer speed to high and beat for an additional 1-2 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy.

6

Taste and adjust the consistency with more milk or powdered sugar if necessary. The frosting should be easily spreadable.

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Simple Buttercream Frosting

By Miranda Northern

DessertBakingFrosting
Simple Buttercream Frosting - unsalted butter, powdered sugar recipe

This Dessert Baking Frosting recipe is ready in 10 minutes and features unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract and other delicious ingredients. Contains 250 calories total.

10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1

Place the unsalted butter in a mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes.

2

Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating on low speed until well combined after each addition.

3

Add the vanilla extract and salt, and mix on medium speed until incorporated.

4

Slowly add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. You may need to add more milk if you prefer a softer frosting.

5

Once all ingredients are well combined, increase the mixer speed to high and beat for an additional 1-2 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy.

6

Taste and adjust the consistency with more milk or powdered sugar if necessary. The frosting should be easily spreadable.

Nutritional Information

Calories per Serving: 250

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