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5 from 1 vote

The Best Buttercream Frosting

The best silky, sweet but not too sweet and fluffy buttercream frosting.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: Cookies, Dessert
Keyword: Dessert, Kids Favorite

Ingredients

  • 1 stick Softened salted butter
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 2 lb bag Powder sugar 32 ounces
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
  • Generous pinch of salt probably around 1/8th of a tsp for those who need exact measurements.

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl with a whisk attachment or using a mixer with a whisk attachment. Add the butter, powdered sugar, salt and vanilla and begin mixing on low, while you slowly pour the heavy whipping cream to the mixture. Move speed up to high and beat until soft fluffy peaks form. If you desire a color add it along with the whipping cream.