Ingredients
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- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3–4 cup (3/4 – 1 lb) powdered sugar, sifted
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Beat the butter with an electric mixer in a large mixing bowl at high speed until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- 2. Add half of the amount of sugar and mix on high for about 2-3 minutes. Then, add the remaining sugar and mix on high speed for another 2-3 minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl to make sure everything is well incorporated.
- 3. Add heavy cream (for creamy buttercream) or milk (less creamy) and mix again on high speed for 2-3 minutes.
- 4. Add the vanilla extract and mix again at high speed for 1-2 minutes. Add more heavy cream or milk if the buttercream is too thick and beat again until smooth. If it’s too thin, you can add more powdered sugar.