Basic Buttercream Frosting

By stefcook

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Ingredients

1 cup salted butter, softened
4 cups icing sugar
4 tsp vanilla
6 Tbsp milk or cream

Details

Servings 5
Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream butter with electric mixer. Add vanilla.

Step 2

Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often.

Step 3

When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry. Add milk and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Keep bowl covered with a damp cloth until ready to use.

For best results, keep icing bowl in refrigerator when not in use. Refrigerated in an airtight container, this icing can be stored 2 weeks. Re-whip before using.