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Vanilla Buttercream Icing Recipe

Bree Hester
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert, Frosting
Cuisine American
Servings 24 (6 cups)
Calories 131 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 sticks butter room temperature
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • Cream the butter in a stand mixer until it is really light and fluffy, at least 3 minutes.
    Creamy butter and sugar mixture being whipped in a stand mixer for baking.
  • Gradually start to add the sugar as the mixer is running, about 1/2 cup at a time.
    Cream mixing in a stand mixer for baking recipes at home kitchen.
  • Add the vanilla extract.
    Creamed butter and sugar mixture in a stand mixer for baking preparation.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of heavy cream and beat the frosting for 2 to 3 minutes. If the frosting is too thick, add a little more cream until you get the consistency that you like.
    Cream being added to a mixer for baking recipes.

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 0.1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 61mg
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