Basic buttercream frosting you can whip up in minutes.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 10 minutesminutes
Ingredients
1cupunsalted buttersoftened
3 1/2 to 4cupspowdered sugar
1teaspoonvanilla extract - use Clear Vanilla Extract to keep frosting white
1 to 2tablespoonsheavy cream or milk
Instructions
Set your butter out for 30 to 60 minutes before mixing so it has time to soften. In the bowl of an electric mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed for a couple minutes, or until smooth.Turn the mixer to low, and slowly add in the first 3 cups of sugar. Once incorporated, increase the speed to medium-low and mix until combined. With the mixer back on low, add in the liquid ingredients and mix until combined.
Turn the mixer to low, and slowly add in the first 3 cups of sugar. Once incorporated, increase the speed to medium-low and mix until combined.With the mixer back on low, add in the liquid ingredients and mix until combined.
Whip until creamy: Once everything is incorporated, mix on medium until smooth and creamy.Add the remaining sugar: Decrease the speed of the mixer and add in the the remaining 1/2 to 1 cup of sugar until the buttercream is as firm as you want it for your recipe. Turn the mixer back up and whip again until fluffy.