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Best Buttercream Frosting

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted measure first, then sift
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 2 tsps pure vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tbsps heavy or whipping cream

Method
 

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the sugar and butter. 
  2. Mix on low speed until well blended and then increase the speed to medium and beat for another 3 minutes.
  3. Add the salt, vanilla, and cream and beat on medium speed for 1 minute, adding more cream if needed.