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Classic Buttercream Frosting Recipe

This classic Homemade Buttercream Frosting recipe is the perfect topping for cupcakes and cakes. It is perfectly balanced with a rich creamy texture that everyone loves!
Buttercream frosting recipe
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Prep 20 minutes
Total 20 minutes
Calories 329
Servings 28 servings
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 sticks unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 - 2 lbs powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp clear vanilla extract
  • 3-4 tbsp heavy cream
  • pinch of salt

Method

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter on medium-high speed for about 7-8 minutes are until light. Reduce the speed of the beater to low, and slowly add in the salt and powdered sugar, continuously beating so that sugar is fully incorporated. Add in the heavy cream and vanilla on low speed until fully incorporated. Once completely mixed, turn the mixer back up to medium-high speed beat for an additional 5-6 minutes. Adjust the consistency with added heavy cream until the the desired consistency has been reached. Add to piping bag and pipe as desired.

Nutrition

Calories329kcalCarbohydrates57gProtein1gFat12gSaturated Fat8gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat3gTrans Fat1gCholesterol33mgSodium3mgPotassium7mgSugar56gVitamin A377IUVitamin C1mgCalcium5mgIron1mg

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