Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Name: Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 4 cups powdered sugar; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 2 to 3 tbsp heavy cream; Pinch of salt

🍽 8 servings ⏱ 5 min 📝 5 steps

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Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 to 3 tbsp heavy cream
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Beat butter until creamy.
Gradually add powdered sugar.
Mix in vanilla and heavy cream.
Beat until light and fluffy.
Use to frost cakes or cupcakes.