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Basic Buttercream Frosting Recipe

By Lala on Jan 29, 2009 in Buttercream Frosting Recipe, Frosting Recipes

Ingredients

Makes about 4 cups

  • 12 ounces (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 pound confectioners’ sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Beat butter with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  2. Reduce speed to medium. Add sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating after each addition, about 5 minutes. (After every 2 additions, increase speed to high, and beat for 10 seconds, then reduce speed to medium-high). Add vanilla, and beat until buttercream is smooth. Use immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. (Bring to room temperature, and beat on low speed until smooth before using.)

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  • Bebeslo
    I tried this recipe and the frosting tastes like pure, liquid, powdered sugar. It also has no structure and is hard to give any sort of shape.
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