Ingredients
– 2 cups unsalted butter at room temperature
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
– 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
– 7 cups powdered sugar
– 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream at room temperature
Instructions
1-Start with 2 cups of unsalted butter at room temperature and beat it on medium speed for 30 seconds until smooth.
2-Mix in 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste and 1/2 teaspoon of fine salt on low speed until well combined.
3-Gradually add 7 cups of powdered sugar while mixing on low speed, and incorporate 3 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream halfway through to keep things creamy.
4-Scrape the bowl as needed to ensure even mixing and avoid any lumps building up.
5-Adjust the consistency by adding more cream if the frosting is too thick, or more powdered sugar if it is too thin do this one step at a time.
6-Optionally, add coloring and stir gently by hand for a smooth finish. The whole process takes about 5 minutes, making it quick and easy.
Last Step:
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🧈 Use room temperature butter for the smoothest frosting texture.
🎨 Add food coloring gently to avoid overmixing and maintain creaminess.
🍶 Adjust cream and sugar quantities to achieve your preferred frosting thickness and spreadability.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American