Perfect Vanilla Buttercream Recipe
My PERFECT Vanilla Buttercream recipe! Soft and fluffy, this buttercream is a staple for any baker.
Ingredients
- 2 Sticks Butter room temperature
- 3 Cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Essence
- 2 Tbsp Milk optional
Instructions
- Add the butter to a mixing bowl if you are using a hand mixer or the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat on medium to high speed for about 5 minutes or until the butter has nearly doubled in volume and is light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the sugar, half a cup at a time. Waiting until each measurement of sugar has been combined before adding the next.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the vanilla. Add the milk if needed. Mix until combined.
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Notes
Only add the milk gradually if you would like to thin out the buttercream. You may want it thicker for piping but thinner for spreading over a cake.
The buttercream will keep for 3 days at room temperature, 1 week in the fridge and 3 months in the freezer. If you store it in the fridge or freezer let it come up to room temperature and give it a good mix before using.
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